newcastle-upon-tyne NE49 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE49)

The NE49 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 335 individual postcodes.

There are 20 electoral wards in the NE49 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, 15% of people in NE49 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 NE49 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE49 postcode is in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of England. It covers areas and towns such as Leadgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Beamish, Dipton, Shotley Bridge, and Catchgate. It covers a large area of County Durham to the north, with Northumberland National Park lying to the east.

Leadgate is a small village situated near the A68 road. It has a population of around 1,500 and is home to Beamish Nature Reserve. Annfield Plain is a larger settlement, with a population of around 6,400. It is located just to the southeast of Leadgate. Stanley is a small town a few miles further down the A68.

Beamish is another small village located between Leadgate and Annfield Plain. This village is mainly known for its open-air museum, which contains a variety of showcase buildings which contains artefacts, traditional costumes and information about 19th and 20th century life in the North East of England.

Dipton lies to the south of Beamish, and is a much smaller village with a population of around 700. It is home to the Dipton Mill which is a grade II listed building.

Shotley Bridge is a town located to the west of Beamish, with a population of 8,000. It is a popular tourist destination due to its history, with its riverside park and mill being recognised nationally for its beauty. Catchgate is a small town located to the south of Shotley Bridge with a population of 2,000.

The NE49 postcode contains a variety of settlements with a range of history and features. It is a beautiful area full of things to see and do, with its residents being proud of their town and its heritage.

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