newcastle-upon-tyne NE70 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE70)

The NE70 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 132 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the NE70 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, 17% of people in NE70 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 NE70 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

NE70 is a postcode in the Newcastle upon Tyne district in the county of Tyne and Wear, located in the North East of England. The postcode district is one of the oldest in the region, most of it having been covered by a postcode since the inception of the system.

The area is made up of mainly rural villages, small towns and hamlets which are spread around the larger towns and cities. The area includes Prudhoe, Ovingham, Wylam and Broomhaugh, amongst others. In addition, it covers part of the Heddon Valley, a picturesque area with an abundance of wildlife and scenic beauty.

The postcode has excellent links to Newcastle and the wider region. Major routes such as the A1, A69 and A69 are all close by, allowing easy access to Newcastle, Carlisle, Arbe and the Scottish Borders. The region also has good train links to the rest of the UK, with frequent services running to London and major cities. It also has good public transport connections to the South of England, with buses connecting Teeside and Tyne & Wear.

In terms of education, the area is well served, with the University of Newcastle having a campus nearby, as well as the City of Newcastle College and several excellent secondary schools. In addition, there are a number of primary schools, many of which have outstanding Ofsted ratings.

The area is home to a number of businesses and organisations, such as the Baring Foundation, the Visitor Centre, Newcastle City Council and the Newcastle College. There is a large variety of eateries, pubs and cafes as well as a range of retail stores for everyday shopping and leisure. There are also plenty of leisure activities such as walking routes, cycle paths and beautiful parks, as well as a good range of local services including banks, post offices and hairdressers.

TheNe70 postcode is a great place to live, offering a rural atmosphere, great transport connections, plenty of leisure activities and good education and business opportunities.

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