newcastle-upon-tyne NE23 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE23)

The NE23 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 1553 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the NE23 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, 16% of people in NE23 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 NE23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

NE23 is a postcode district located in Tyne and Wear in North East England. It is approximately 14km from Newcastle upon Tyne. The postcode district is roughly rectangular, running from the eastern side of Wideopen and Seaton Burn in the south, along the A1056 to Killingworth in the North.

The majority of NE23 postcodes are located in the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne, in towns and villages such as Wideopen, Seaton Burn, Dudley, Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton. These settlements are mainly residential and consist of villages, housing estates and small suburban housing developments.

The area is well-known for its variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, voles and doves, and habitats such as woodlands, meadows and ponds. There are also several green spaces dotted around the post code district, particularly in the villages and suburbs.

NE23 has a mixture of private and public transport links. The A1 and A19 are nearby, offering easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding towns and cities. The Tyne and Wear Metro system serves the area, offering commuters access to Newcastle upon Tyne and elsewhere in Tyneside. Direct trains also run to both Newcastle and Sunderland from Longbenton.

The postcode district is home to a range of educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools as well as nurseries and further education institutions. The Longbenton Community Sport Centre, which offers a range of activities including a swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness classes, also located in NE23.

Residents of NE23 benefit from a good selection of eateries, pubs, shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities. There are also plenty of attractions to visit too, including Plessey Woods and Jesmond Dene. The postcode district is also well-known for its annual bike rides which take place in the summer months.

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