newcastle-upon-tyne NE28 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE28)

The NE28 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1319 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the NE28 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 North Tyneside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 11% of people in NE28 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 NE28 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE28 postcode is located in the historic East end of the River Tyne in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of North East England. It encompasses the southern coastline of the River Tyne, stretching from Jarrow in the west, to Wallsend in the east, up to the estuary of North Shields. It covers an area of approximately 25 square miles and includes the towns of North Shields, Wallsend, Willington Quay, Howdon, Walker, Battle Hill, and the villages of East Howdon and West Allotment.

The NE28 postcode is home to a diverse range of businesses and industries. It has a thriving business community, including Jarrow Brewery, the glass manufacturer Pilkingtons, and the car maker Nissan. It is also a popular residential suburb, hosting the Rising Sun Country Park and Rockcliffe Estates. The area is also served by excellent transport links, with excellent connections to the A19, A1068 and A1 highways, as well as nearby metro stations.

The NE28 is home to a selection of educational institutions, from primary schools such as Chirton First School and Wallsend Jubilee Primary School, to secondary schools such as St. Peter's, St. Joseph's and St Andrew's College. It is also home to the University of Northumbria's City Campus.

The NE28 postcode boasts a rich cultural heritage, reflected in local museums such as Discovery Museum, Laing Art Gallery, and Segedunum Roman Fort, as well as many local public houses and leisure facilities. The area is host to a variety of parks and green spaces, from Northumberland Park to Recreation Ground, where community events such as park run, which take place every Sunday.

Northumberland Park is particularly popular with locals, as it provides excellent coastal walks, and wildlife spotting, and is a popular spot for dog walkers. It has a thriving music scene, with the Sage Gateshead Venue hosting national and international acts. The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is also located in the area, home to interactive arts and culture experiences. The North Shields Fish Quay has also been a focal point of local activity, host to seafood restaurants, pubs, shops, galleries and much more.

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