newcastle-upon-tyne NE66 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE66)

The NE66 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Northumberland, and contains a total of 1165 individual postcodes.

There are 108 electoral wards in the NE66 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, 23% of people in NE66 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 NE66 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE66 postcode is located in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of North East England. It covers a diverse area of local authority districts, coast, villages and hamlets, stretching from the North Sea shore in the east to the Northumberland National Park in the west. This postcode includes parts of the scenic Northumberland Coast AONB, including the picturesque seaside towns of Beadnell, Seahouses and Bamburgh, as well as popular holiday destinations like Belsay and Warkworth Castle.

The NE66 postcode is also home to various conservation areas, including the Holy Island National Nature Reserve, Lindisfarne Castle and Northumberland Dales. In addition, it is near the historic North Shields Fish Quay and Amble Quayside, as well as the Alnwick Castle and Gardens.

The NE66 postcode is within easy reach of all major transportation links, with Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle Central Station and easy access to major road networks all within a short car journey away. The area also benefits from a selection of local businesses, shops, restaurants and cafes, offering something for everyone. The area is also surrounded by some of the most beautiful and wild landscapes Northumberland has to offer, ranging from rocky moorlands and rolling hills to coastal cliffs and rugged shorelines, perfect for exploring.

The educational needs of the postcode area are served by a variety of well-regarded schools and academies, including Schoxden C of E Primary School, Amble Infant School, Holy Trinity CE, Seahouses Middle School and The Duchess High School. In addition, Newcastle and Northumbria Universities are both within close reach.

The NE66 postcode also contains diverse leisure facilities, ranging from a variety of sports and activities, such as golf, Northumbrian water activities, rock climbing and horse riding, to attractions like Farne Islands, Dunstanburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Priory, as well as ample coastline for birdwatching, kite-surfing, jelly egg hunts and chips with a beautiful sea-view. This area of the North East coast is also well known for its range of bird life and plant life, offering naturalists, walkers and wildlife photographers plenty of opportunity to observe it in its natural habitat.

TheNE66 postcode encompasses a wide range of activities and attractions, making it a popular destination for tourists, leisure seekers and business professionals alike.

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