newcastle-upon-tyne NE21 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE21)

The NE21 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 720 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the NE21 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, 18% of people in NE21 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 NE21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

NE21 postcode in the Newcastle upon Tyne district is situated in the north east of England and covers a wide area where a number of wards are included. The postcode district includes the large towns of Walker, Byker, and Shieldfield, the smaller settlements of Blakelaw, Lemington, and Throckley, and also part of Gateshead Council's Dunston and Teams area. The NE21 postcode also includes some of the wards in Newcastle's Central Riverside housing regeneration area.

Walker is the largest area in the locality, where industrial and construction sites dominate the landscape. The residential parts of Walker have many properties, largely terraced housing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries as well as a small amount of modern social housing estates. One of Walker's key attractions is the riverside Walk which was recently developed.

Byker is a relatively deprived area with high unemployment and low levels of education attainment. Byker is home to the Byker Wall, a unique urban housing estate designed in the Brutalist style. The Byker Wall has become a protected building, due to its unique architecture. Byker is also in the process of undergoing significant regeneration, with new housing, shops and leisure facilities being developed.

Shieldfield is a small neighbourhood with an ethnically diverse population. It has a range of amenities including a primary school, a Tesco Express, and numerous restaurants and cafes. There is also a community centre, which provides a variety of activities and services for the local population.

Lemington is a residential suburb located in the east of the NE21 postcode district. It comprises mostly terraced houses with a small amount of modern social housing estates. The neighbourhood benefits from a library, a children's centre, and a residential home for the elderly.

Throckley is an older village located in northern part of the postcode district. It is surrounded by countryside and is peppered with small industrial units and workshops. The area also has a range of other amenities such as pubs, a post office, a convenience store and two primary schools.

Dunston and Teams is an industrial area in the eastern part of the postcode district. It has an assortment of large industrial units serving a variety of business needs. The area is also known for its iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Finally, the Central Riverside regeneration area is a mixed-use development located in the heart of Newcastle. It includes a mixture of residential, leisure, retail and office space, as well as modern public square and pedestrianised areas. This area also includes a new football stadium and office complex.

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