newcastle-upon-tyne NE16 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16)

The NE16 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 897 individual postcodes.

There are 30 electoral wards in the NE16 postcode area, including Alnwick, Ashington, Bamburgh, Bedlington, Belford, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Blyth, Boldon Colliery, Chathill, Choppington, Corbridge, Cramlington, East Boldon, Gateshead, Haltwhistle, Hebburn, Hexham, Jarrow, Morpeth, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Shields, Prudhoe, Riding Mill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seahouses, South Shields, Stocksfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wooler, Wylam which come under the local authority of the Gateshead Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in NE16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NE16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

NE16 postcode is located in the southeastern area of the Newcastle upon Tyne district in England. It primarily covers the areas of Heddon on the Wall, North Walbottle, Dinnington, and High Heaton. The postcode is located very close to the historic city of Newcastle upon Tyne, and the post towns of Hebburn and Walker are nearby.

Heddon on the Wall is an old village which is largely residential, but also has a range of small shops, two cafes, a hairdressers, a chemist, an auto garage, pubs, and a church. North Walbottle is a small village located close to Whittle Dene reservoir and benefits from main road access into Newcastle. It has a secondary school, St Thomas More, and a small shopping area. Dinnington is a village located within the Newcastle upon Tyne district with access to two country parks and a range of small shops. High Heaton is a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne located near Killingworth and Byker, to the north of the city centre. It is close to the science park and has a variety of local amenities, such as parks, cafes and shops.

NE16 postcode is well-connected to the city of Newcastle both by the A1 motorway as well as public transport links. The Tyne and Wear Metro lines connect to metro stations throughout the area for quick and easy access to Newcastle. There are also local bus services connecting the postcode to the wider region.

In terms of education, the postcode has a range of both primary and secondary schools, including Highfield Middle School, Southridge Primary School, Chillingham Road Primary School, and Royal Grammar School. Several tertiary educational institutions are also within easy reach, ranging from Newcastle University and Newcastle College to Northumbria University.

The area also has a range of leisure activities, ranging from swimming in Whittle Dene, relaxing in a park, bowling, horse riding, shopping, and more. The postcode is part of the wider Tyneside area, so it's possible to take day trips to other parts of the region, such as the coast or Alnwick Castle.

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