newcastle-upon-tyne NE20 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE20)

The NE20 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 548 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the NE20 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, 40% of people in NE20 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 NE20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The NE20 postcode is located in the Newcastle upon Tyne district in the North East of England. It is a suburban area located 4 miles to the west of Newcastle City Centre, with a population of circa 4,000 covering a total area of 1,500 hectares. The postcode covers the villages of Dinnington, Knotton and Westerhope.

The area is well served by public transport, with frequent bus services and two Metro stations nearby. Dinnington Village has a primary school as well as several churches, pubs and shops, making it a community hub located within the heart of the postcode. Knotton also benefits from many local amenities, including a village pub, community hall, supermarket and a recreation ground.

The NE20 postcode borders the neighbouring postcodes of NE15 to the east and NE4 to the south, with the area of Gosforth located to the south-west. Residential areas within the NE20 postcode includes streets off West Denton Way such as Telford Crescent, Middle Farm Close, Bolam Street, The Links & Northfield Crescent.

One of the main attractions in the area is the public park, Town Moor, which offers a wide range of outdoor activities including sports pitches, a picnic area, a boat lake and many trails for walking, jogging and cycling. The region is also home to Newcastle Racecourse, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year including horse racing and an annual music festival.

The local area boasts excellent educational facilities for children with schools such as Northern Counties School, Dinnington Primary & Westerhope Primary. The area also has many options for adult further education providers including Newcastle College and Northumbria University.

Not only is the area surrounded by green open spaces, but it also provides easy access to many recreation activities including active and adventure sports. There are 7 golf courses within and around the postcode including Gosforth, Ponteland & Newcastle United Golf. Residents can also explore the nearby beaches of Whitley Bay and Cullercoats or visit the coastal area of Sammen Banks.

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