newcastle-upon-tyne NE5 Postcodes
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Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE5)
The NE5 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1289 individual postcodes.
There are 15 electoral wards in the NE5 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in NE5 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 NE5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The NE5 postcode covers the area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It borders the NE4 and NE6 postcodes and takes in the districts of Fenham, Grange Park, Cowgate, Holeyn Hall, Wingrove, Scotswood, Benwell and Arthur's Hill.
Fenham is a residential area that has several churches and an industrial estate, while Grange Park is home to a range of housing from Victorian terraced streets to larger, detached homes. Cowgate is located close to the city centre and includes the Northern Stage theatre and the NewBridge Project art gallery. Holeyn Hall is a largely residential area with shops, pubs and a leisure centre, while Wingrove has a mixture of terraced and semi-detached houses. Scotswood, Benwell and Arthur's Hill are mainly terraced streets in the west of Newcastle.
The area of NE5 has its own shopping centre at Lobley Hill, which includes a range of stores, restaurants and a cinema. There is also a shopping area in Fenham, as well as pubs and restaurants in several districts. A number of parks and green spaces are located in and around the postcode, including Town Moor, which is one of the largest municipal parks in Europe.
This postcode is served by several bus routes, as well as the Tyne and Wear Metro, which runs from Newcastle Airport to South Hylton. Newcastle Airport is located within the postcode, along with Newcastle Racecourse and Newcastle College. In terms of sport, Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, and Newcastle Eagles Basketball Franchise are all located in this postcode area. It is also home to the Newcastle Nightline, a student help and support helpline.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 85%WORKING
- 15%UNEMPLOYED
15% of people in NE5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 91%WHITE
- 9%NON-WHITE
91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Tyne and Wear
NE5 is located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in England.
Tyne and Wear has a total population of 1,128,800, making it the 16th largest county in the UK.
Tyne and Wear has a total area of 210 square miles, and a population density of 2090 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | NE5 |
Postal Town | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
MSOA Name | Newcastle upon Tyne 015 |
LSOA Name | Newcastle upon Tyne 015C |
County | Tyne and Wear |
Region | Tyne and Wear |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
NE5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of NE5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.