Whitley Bay North
Ward in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 55.047, -1.454 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 34 72 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Whitley Bay North sits on the North Sea coast within North Tyneside, covering the northern part of the town of Whitley Bay. The ward includes stretches of seafront, the promenade and the restored dome of the Spanish City, alongside a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war housing and more recent estates, with small shopping parades and local pubs serving the everyday community.
Historically shaped by its Victorian seaside resort and fishing connections, the area still leans on tourism and leisure while being home to many commuters working in Newcastle. Community life is active, with local clubs, schools and regeneration projects contributing to a sense of place that balances coastal character with practical suburban living.
Postcode districts covering Whitley Bay North
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 7.9 miles
- Sunderland 10.4 miles
- South Shields 4.7 miles
- Gateshead 9 miles
- Washington 10.4 miles
- Durham 18.9 miles
- Wallsend 4.1 miles
- Newburn 12.1 miles
- Whitley Bay 0.3 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 14.1 miles
- Blyth 6.2 miles
- Peterlee 20.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitley Bay Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South Ward 0.9 miles
- Monkseaton Ward 1 mile
- St. Mary's Ward 1.1 miles
- Preston with Preston Grange Ward 2 miles
- New York & Murton Ward 2.1 miles
- Shiremoor Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Tynemouth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Seaton Sluice Built-up area 2.6 miles
- North Shields Ward 2.8 miles
- Holywell Ward 2.8 miles
- Backworth Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Whitley Bay North
NE26 1AU, NE26 1SE, NE26 3NE, NE26 2JD, NE26 2AS, NE26 3SE, NE26 3AZ, NE26 2HU, NE26 3TA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.2 miles
- Brockley railway station 6 miles
- Cramlington Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Haymarket bus station 8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 8.1 miles
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Schools in Whitley Bay North
- Coquet Park First School Primary
- Marine Park First School Primary
- Valley Gardens Middle School All ages
- Whitley Bay High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 1.2 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.1 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 3.1 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 3.3 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 5.1 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.1 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 7.5 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 7.8 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 7.8 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 7.9 miles