newcastle-upon-tyne NE31 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE31)

The NE31 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 597 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the NE31 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 South Tyneside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in NE31 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 NE31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE31 postcode covers the residential area in the southwest of Hebburn, South Tyneside, which is located in the county of Tyne and Wear and in the North East region of England. It includes areas like Warden Law, Riverside and Waterloo, popular with families and young people.

There are a variety of service providers in the area, ranging from utility companies to financial institutions. HEbburn Town Centre is a large shopping area located just off the A194. Similarly, there is a range of local independent shops, fast-food chains and pubs in the centre of town.

Residents in the area have good transport links, with train connections to Newcastle and Sunderland via Jarrow and Bedlington stations. Hebburn bus station is also nearby, serving all the local area with regular services.

The local area provides many recreational activities for the community. Hebburn Sports Centre has a full range of activities and facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, a professional football pitch, a fitness suite and a multi-sport hall. The Riverside area also provides excellent outdoor activities, featuring a woodland park, a children's play area and a skate park as well as a lake.

Schools in the NE31 postcode range from primary schools, such as Hebburn Central, to secondary schools, such as Hebburn Comprehensive. Additionally, a range of tertiary educational institutions, such as South Tyneside College, are nearby.

Parents in the local area have many of childcare options, such as nurseries, day care and after-school clubs. There is also a wide range of health care facilities, such as Dr Giridhar's GP practice, Hebburn Health Centres and Jarrow Walk In Centre.

The NE31 postcode can also be found on the Royal Mail website.

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