newcastle-upon-tyne NE63 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE63)

The NE63 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 963 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the NE63 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, 10% of people in NE63 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 NE63 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

NE63 postcode covers part of the town of Blyth, in Northumberland, England, which is located in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. It covers the northern parts of the town, including Blyth North and Blyth Valley. It is mainly a residential area, with some areas devoted to small businesses, light industry, and commercial premises. Within the area are a number of parks, with both Leisurelands and King George's playing fields located in the area. There are numerous sports and leisure facilities available in the area, including coaching venues, the local cycling track, the Blyth Leisure Centre, and the local swimming pool. It has reasonably good road links, with the B1319 running through the middle of the postcode area, the A189 to the north, and the A189 to the east.

At the heart of NE63 postcode is the small, historic market town of Blyth, which was once an important industrial town. There is still evidence of this heritage in some of the older buildings, which include two lighthouses along the coastline, as well as numerous churches and the town hall. Many of the areas of the town have been improved since the 1970s, with pleasant residential neighbourhoods now available. A number of amenities are available near the centre of Blyth, including shops, banks, leisure facilities, and health services, while there is also a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

The coastal location of Blyth makes it a popular area with beachgoing holidaymakers and thrillseekers alike. It is home to one of the longest piers in England, more than half a mile in length, and there are a number of popular attractions including the Royal Quays Shopping Centre and the Staithes Memorial Park. The leisure centre in Blyth is well-equipped with a good gym, a gaming centre, and an attractive pool. With numerous cycle paths, docks, and an array of nearby attractions, there is plenty to keep people entertained in NE63 postcode.

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