newcastle-upon-tyne NE45 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE45)

The NE45 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 220 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the NE45 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 Northumberland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in NE45 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 NE45 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The NE45 postcode is in the Western half of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England roughly bounded by Hexham Road to the West and Town Moor to the East, West Road to the North and the Tyne to the South. It contains some of the city's key settlements including West Denton, Throckley and Lemington, which host a diverse range of activities, housing, and amenities.

West Denton is the largest settlement in the area and contains an estate of large 1930s-style houses, West Denton shopping centre and local amenities, together with the West Denton medical centre. The area is also home to Newcastle Racecourse, located on the Town Moor, the Eshott Airfield and Ponteland Golf Club.

The Throckley neighbourhood offers a range of services including restaurants, shops and a leisure centre, as well as access to two parks - Cowen's Park and Trench Park. Lemington, contains three local parks - Bluebell Rec, Lingey Park and Claremont Park - together with the large Swarland Stables.

The area provides a variety of educational options such as a range of primary schools, one secondary school - Tyneview Primary School which was refurbished in 2014, and one university - Northumbria University. Car-owners in the area benefit from easy access to the A1 which contributes to local commerce. The postcode also serves a range of cycle routes, commuting, and shopping options.

The area has strong transport connections, with nearby train and metro stations including Newcastle Central Station, Metrocentre and Manors Station, providing access to major cities, including London. A number of bus routes run through the area providing residents with access to other destinations.

Additionally, the area offers easy access to tons of attractions, art galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, together with major services and activities such as music venues, which contribute to the public's cultural enrichment. For exercise or relaxation, residents of the NE45 postcode can access nearby beaches and riverside paths.

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