newcastle-upon-tyne NE99 Postcodes

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE99)

The NE99 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 799 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the NE99 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, 22% of people in NE99 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 NE99 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NE99 postcode covers a large and varied area of North East England, primarily located in Newcastle upon Tyne and the encompassing metropolitan boroughs. It covers much of the city centre as well as several suburbs and villages, stretching from Denton in the north to Westerhope and Newburn in the south. NE99 is divided into seventeen distinct postcode sectors, which are usually identified by their first letter, with NE99 1AA being the city centre and NE99 8YY being the furthest point from the city.

Living in NE99 offers a range of amenities and services, from the city centre shopping to quiet villages in its outer rings. The postcode also has a good selection of entertainment venues, including cinemas, restaurants, pubs, and leisure centres. There is a huge variety of recreational activities available, from the theatre to art galleries, museums and parks, as well as sporting venues such as St James' Park and the Newcastle International Centre.

Transport in and around NE99 is excellent, with many bus services serving the boroughs, and the Tyne and Wear Metro running through the centre of the district. There are also services to each of the four railway stations, providing quick and convenient access to the wider region and further afield, such as Newcastle airport. The number of international connections from Newcastle airport has seen a steady increase in recent years, with an increasing number of low-cost flights to and from the airport.

NE99 is also home to some of the region's best education institutions, with a number of highly-regarded schools and universities, including Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Newcastle College and Gateshead College.

In terms of property, NE99 has a wide range of accommodation available, both in price and quality. There is a variety of rental options available, as well as a range of home-owning opportunities. The postcode range also covers an abundance of green space, with a number of parks, woodlands and nature reserves.

NE99 is an incredibly varied and diverse postcode area, offering something for everyone. Whether it's a city-centre-centric lifestyle or something more rural, there is something to suit any needs within the NE9 postcode.

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