The Links, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE26 4HQ.
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At a glance
1 property sale on The Links, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 7 Sep 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £265,000.
House prices on The Links compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Links has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE26 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £265,000 | 7 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on The Links
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, The Links NE26 4HQ | 7 Sep 2023 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Links
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Links 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 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 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
The Links 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 The Links
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice Middle School 314 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Seaton Sluice First School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| New Hartley First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.6 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 |
| Whitley Lodge First School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 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 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Seaton Delaval station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Roundabout (northbound, Links Road) 1 min walk
- Fountain Head Bank (westbound, Fountain Head Bank) 1 min walk
- Fountain Head Bank (eastbound, Fountain Head Bank) 2 min walk
- Roundabout (southbound, Links Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 2.1 mi - Beaumont Park Surgery
The Surgery, 35 Hepscott Drive, Whitley Bay · 2.6 mi - Marine Avenue Medical Ctr
Marine Avenue Health Centre, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay · 3.0 mi - Netherfield House
Health Centre, Netherfield House, Station Road, Cramlington · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Seaton Sluice Millway Garage · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Blyth - Links Road · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Seaton Valley Co-operative Store · 2.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fulmar Drive Express · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Seaton Sluice Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 2.0 mi
- Well · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 2.9 mi
- Horizon Dental Clinic · 2.9 mi
- The Dental Practice · 2.9 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 The Links
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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