newcastle-upon-tyne NE64 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE64)

The NE64 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 213 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the NE64 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, 9% of people in NE64 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 NE64 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE64 postcode is a key area in Newcastle upon Tyne, located in the north-east of England. Also known as North Shields, the NE64 postcode covers the area on the town's south bank of the River Tyne, and is one of the largest towns within the borough of North Tyneside.

The area of NE64 is made up of mainly residential dwellings, with the centre of the postcode being able to offer extensive shopping facilities. It is serviced by a number of grocery stores, independent restaurants, cafés and bars. It is also a great area to live, as it offers a good selection of schools, parks and leisure centres as well as a diversity of housing styles.

The area is home to a number of historic sites, such as St.Nicholas' church and a Civil War earthwork fort, Fort Clarence, which are interesting attractions for visitors and locals alike. Newcastle Race Course is also located close the area in nearby Gosforth, offering an afternoon of exciting horse racing action for either spectators or participants.

A hub for music and theatre, the Playhouse Theatre and the recent addition of the Public Room, North Shields, host live music and comedy from a variety of acts. In addition, Northumberland Park is located just outside the postcode, providing locals with a great place to take a stroll, relax and soak up some of the area's breath-taking natural views.

For commuters, the North Shields Metro station is located at the centre of the postcode, offering direct routes to Newcastle city centre, the port of Newcastle, Gateshead and beyond. In addition, a number of bus routes provide convenient travel for those wishing to explore further afield.

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