4,890TOTAL POPULATION
2,255HOUSEHOLDS
5.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NE17 POSTCODE REGION

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE17)

The NE17 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 195 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the NE17 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, 24% of people in NE17 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 NE17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NE17 postcode is an area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It covers the suburbs of Walkergate, Druridge Bay, Chillingham and Camperdown.

Walkergate is the main urban centre of NE17, and is popular with young professionals. It is home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and independent shops making up its bustling high street. Druridge Bay is a picturesque beach with a wide variety of facilities, and is popular with walkers and water sport enthusiasts. Chillingham is a picturesque village with winding country lanes for walking and a pub which serves home-made food. Finally, Camperdown is a suburb with a small river running through it, providing a peaceful atmosphere and plenty of green space for recreation and leisure.

The area of NE17 is well served by public transport with frequent buses and trains connecting it to the rest of Newcastle and Gateshead. Additionally, it has good road links with the A1058 and A19 running through the district.

The area has several primary schools, including Ovingham Middle School, Walkergate Primary School and Camperdown Primary School. As well as these, there are a range of secondary schools and colleges in the district, such as St Cuthberts School, Burnside College and Walbottle Campus.

The area of NE17 is home to numerous leisure facilities, including two sports centres, a fitness centre, a golf course and a public swimming pool. There are also many parks and open spaces in the district for visitors to enjoy, such as Burnside Park, Chillingham Woods and Grand Forest Park.

NE17 is a popular place to live, with many different housing styles available. From small terraced houses to large detached homes, there are a variety of options for people of all budgets. The area also has some excellent shops, from chain supermarkets to independent grocers and butchers.

The NE17 postcode has something for everyone, with lively nightlife, beautiful open spaces, great schools and a variety of leisure activities. With its excellent transport links, it is the perfect place to live and experience all that the North East of England has to offer.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in NE17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NE17Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear

The county of Tyne and Wear

NE17 is located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in England.

Tyne and Wear has a total population of 1,128,800, making it the 16th largest county in the UK.

Tyne and Wear has a total area of 210 square miles, and a population density of 2090 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Tyne and Wear Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNE17
Postal TownNewcastle Upon Tyne
MSOA NameGateshead 024
LSOA NameGateshead 024B
CountyTyne and Wear
RegionTyne and Wear
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityGateshead
Area ClassificationUnclassified

NE17 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NE17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackhall Mill
Chopwell
Derwent
Ebchester
Hamsterley
High Spen
High Westwood
Leadgate
Low Westwood
Newlands
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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