newcastle-upon-tyne NE36 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE36)

The NE36 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 248 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the NE36 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, 25% of people in NE36 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 NE36 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE36 postcode is an area within the Newcastle upon Tyne district in North East England, and includes a range of locales including the popular seaside village of Cullercoats. The postcode is bordered by the NE25 and NE34 postcodes to the north and south respectively, and by the NE26 and NE32 postcodes to the east and west.

The main areas covered by the postcode include Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, Holywell and Cullercoats. Both Whitley Bay and Monkseaton feature bustling city centres with plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and leisure activities, whilst nearby Cullercoats has a quaint seaside charm with an array of cafes and traditional arcades along the promenade.

The NE36 postcode also boasts some excellent schooling options including Churchill Community College, Kings Priory School and Whitley Bay High School. Holywell Village is home to Mary Edgar Primary, which is the highest Ofsted-rated school in the postcode area.

The postcode benefits from good transport infrastructure with a number of roads, bus routes and Metro lines providing regular access to nearby towns and cities such as Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Gateshead and Durham.

Residents of the NE36 postcode can enjoy plenty of leisure activities including a selection of parks and recreational facilities, promenade walks and cycle paths. Some tourist attractions in the area include St. Mary's Island, St Mary's Lighthouse, Spanish City and Whitley Bay Playhouse.

The area is blessed with plenty of fresh air and scenic views of the North Sea, and sometimes takes on an almost Mediterranean feel during the warmer months when the beaches are alive with people.

The NE36 postcode also benefits from a diverse demographic with a mix of local and international cultures, which feeds the postcode's unique culture of market days, cultural festivals and various leisure activities throughout the year. Whether it's a night out in Whitley Bay of a leisurely afternoon stroll down to Cullercoats, the NE36 postcode has something for everyone.

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