newcastle-upon-tyne NE8 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE8)

The NE8 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1257 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the NE8 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 Gateshead Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in NE8 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 NE8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE8 postcode is in the centre of Gateshead, in the Newcastle upon Tyne district, Tyne & Wear, in the North East of England. It covers an area of over 2,000 acres, home to a dense urban environment of industrial units and businesses, as well as residential neighborhoods, parks, and leisure centres.

Businesses thrive in NE8, with the Royal Quays Outlet Mall nearby, a large shopping center and business hub that features over 80 shops, restaurants, and a cinema. Metrocentre, one of Europe's largest shopping malls, is also nearby, with hundreds of shops and restaurants spread over a large indoor and outdoor site.

Residents of the area enjoy a wide variety of leisure and sports facilities. Felling Park, a large multi-use green space, is one of the area's most popular recreational spaces. It offers green spaces for walking, picnicking, and playing sports. There's a large ice rink, play centre, skate park and a swimming pool nearby.

Other nearby attractions include the historic Shipley Art Gallery, which houses a range of 19th- and 20th-century artworks, and the Gateshead Stadium, home to Gateshead F.C., a semi-professional football team. For those looking to enjoy some culture, the Festival Bridge Theatre – a recent addition to the area – offers an eclectic range of live performances, theatre and arts events.

The area is served well by transport links too, with the Metro and regular bus services providing easy access to the surrounding Newcastle and Gateshead boroughs. Local train links are also regularly available, making it easy to explore the wider North East region.

NE8 is home to a diverse population, with people here representing a variety of backgrounds, faith communities, and cultures. The population is largely working-age, with a substantial student population from both Gateshead College and Newcastle University and other institutions of higher education.

NE8 is an attractive area to live and work in, offering excellent local amenities, business opportunities, and easy access to the rest of the region. It's a great place to call home, with plenty of leisure activities, shops, and entertainment options to suit everyone's needs.

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