newcastle-upon-tyne NE42 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE42)

The NE42 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 418 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the NE42 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, 26% of people in NE42 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 NE42 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE42 postcode is located in the Newcastle upon Tyne district in the North East of England. It covers parts of the parishes of Gateshead, Ryton, Crawcrook and Stella, as well as the town of Blaydon. The postcode area includes the town centre of Blaydon, as well as a plethora of industrial estates, retail parks, and residential housing.

Due to the borderless state of the NE42 postcode, the area mostly consists of suburban housing and countryside. The eastern end of Blaydon and parts of Crawcrook are home to some larger housing developments and the postcode benefits from access to local amenities like convenience stores, pubs, and takeaways. The junction of the A695 and A694 form one of the main arterial routes through the NE42 postcode area, connecting the area to surrounding places such as Prudhoe, Hexham, Rowlands Gill, and Winlaton.

The River Tyne flows through the northern part of the postcode area, as does the Derwent Walk Country Park. This popular walking, cycling, and horse riding destination runs adjacent to the River Derwent, connecting the postcode to Derwenthaugh Park and Prudhoe.

As well as countryside and riverside locations, the area is home to some of the region's most famous football clubs: Ryton & Crawcrook Albion FC, Blaydon FC, and Gateshead FC. It is also well served by community and leisure facilities like the Riverside Leisure Centre and Crawcrook Library.

The four parishes of Ryton, Crawcrook, Gateshead and Stella fall within the NE42 postcode. This area is known for being the birthplace of Ryton Organic Gardens and is also a popular area for music festivals like the Blaydon Races and award-winning beer festivals.

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