Fountain Head Bank, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE26 4HU, NE26 4HT.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Fountain Head Bank, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £485,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £305,069. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 62% semi-detached, 31% terraced, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on Fountain Head Bank range from £210,000 to £485,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Fountain Head Bank compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fountain Head Bank has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE26 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £305,069 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 4 | £289,625 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £360,000 | 16 Apr 2019 |
Sold prices on Fountain Head Bank
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 20 Nov 2025 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 27 Jun 2025 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 26 Mar 2025 | £333,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 3 Mar 2025 | £875,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 22 Nov 2024 | £362,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 16 Oct 2024 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 11 Apr 2024 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 18 Aug 2023 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 20 Feb 2023 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 1 Dec 2022 | £247,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 10 Feb 2022 | £306,050 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 13 Sep 2019 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HT | 16 Apr 2019 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 29 Sep 2017 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Fountain Head Bank NE26 4HU | 28 Oct 2016 | £223,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Fountain Head Bank | £560,000 (Sep 2019) → £875,000 (Mar 2025) | +56% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fountain Head Bank
Crime
23 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fountain Head Bank in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fountain Head Bank is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Fountain Head Bank
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice Middle School 314 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Seaton Sluice First School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Hartley First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Holywell Village First School 161 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Whytrig Middle School 330 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Seaton Valley High School 656 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Newsham station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Seaton Delaval station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fountain Head Bank (eastbound, Fountain Head Bank) 1 min walk
- Fountain Head Bank (westbound, Fountain Head Bank) 1 min walk
- Roundabout (northbound, Links Road) 2 min walk
- St Ronan's Drive (near, A190) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 2.0 mi - Beaumont Park Surgery
The Surgery, 35 Hepscott Drive, Whitley Bay · 2.6 mi - Netherfield House
Health Centre, Netherfield House, Station Road, Cramlington · 3.0 mi - Marine Avenue Medical Ctr
Marine Avenue Health Centre, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Seaton Sluice Millway Garage · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Blyth - Links Road · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Seaton Valley Co-operative Store · 1.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fulmar Drive Express · 2.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Seaton Sluice Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.9 mi
- Well · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Horizon Dental Clinic · 2.8 mi
- Blyth Family Dental · 2.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 688 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,466 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Northumberland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Fountain Head Bank
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 97.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.2% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 34.8% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.7% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.6% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.1% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 9.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Northumberland.
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