newcastle-upon-tyne NE29 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE29)

The NE29 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1304 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the NE29 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, 15% of people in NE29 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 NE29 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE29 postcode is in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of the United Kingdom and covers a mainly residential area of the city.The suburban neighbourhoods of Battle Hill and Preston Village form the western boundary while to the east, the postcode boundary runs close to the North Sea which is the backdrop for the attractive Northumberland coastline. Within the NE29 postcode there are numerous parks and green spaces, such as St Mary's Island, Howdon Park, Monkseaton Dene, and Whitley Bay. The area is also home to local shops, cafes and pubs, as well as a retail park, popular with residents and visitors alike.

NE29 also stretches out to the south, bordering Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. This area is the ideal spot for beach lovers; boasting some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Home to a thriving rockpool scene, popular attractions in the area Sainte Mary's Lighthouse and Tynemouth Country Park, with the former being one of the oldest lighthouses in England. The beaches are also a great destination for outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, and walking, both along the coastline and within the Northumberland National Park.

Heading inland, the Northumberland Coast Railway Line is located within the boundaries of the NE29 postcode, running from Newcastle to the historic town of Berwick upon Tweed, on the Scottish Borders. The line offers stunning views of the coastline, open countryside, and nearby villages.

Not too far away is the town of Whitley Bay, the seaside town located between Tynemouth and Seaton Sluice. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and pubs, Whitley Bay is a popular tourist destination, home to its legendary piers, its Nature Reserve, St. Mary's Lighthouse, and the Metro music venue. On the grounds of St Mary's Island once sat the old Spanish City Amusement Park, and nearby is the restored Spanish City dome, the only Grade II-listed building in the area.

In the NE29 postcode, there is also something for sports fans. Whitehouse Farm, located south of Whitley Bay, is a world-renowned mountain biking centre, offering trails suitable for all abilities, and for football fans, Monkseaton F.C. and Cullercoats F.C. are just a few of the local teams. For those looking to socialize and relax, the postcode also features number of pubs and premier leagues such as The Red Lion, The Free Trade, and The Raby Arms.

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