The postcode NE15 6SY is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE15 6SY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE15 6SY is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE15 6SY as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to NE15 6SY is Higgins Close which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ferguson's Lane-Burnopfield Gardens and is 42 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.91 km away at St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE15 6SY (for ages 11 and under) is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Cuthbert's High School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 1, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of NE15 6SY is Fairholme Social Club and is 285 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fry's Fish And Chips and is 194 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 10, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 89 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 58.8% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 88.2% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 11.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE15 6SY is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Newcastle is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE15 6SY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE15 6SY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE15 6SY
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE15 6SY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 540 m |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy | 4-11 | 605 m | |
| St Cuthbert's High School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 647 m |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 18, 2013) | 710 m |
| Broadwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 21, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Hadrian School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell | Academy | 3-11 | 1.14 km | |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Waverley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close | Academy | 3-11 | 1.48 km | |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle | Special school | 7-16 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Trinity Solutions Academy | Academy | 16-19 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| West Newcastle Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Canning Street Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 1.75 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Academy | 3-11 | 1.81 km | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 13, 2013) | 1.85 km |
| St Johns Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE15 6SY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye And Dry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 17 m | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Hothi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Pizza Tower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2020 | 194 m | |
| RVS Broadmead Lunches | Awaiting Inspection | 194 m | |
| NCJ Juve Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 262 m | |
| Fairholme Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 285 m | |
| Ferguson Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 285 m | |
| Marnies Sarnies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 285 m | |
| Brooke House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 417 m | |
| McKenzies Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2022 | 539 m | |
| The Bake Box | Awaiting Inspection | 539 m | |
| Thorntree Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 539 m | |
| Excelsior Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 540 m | |
| West End Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 547 m | |
| Green Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2019 | 570 m | |
| La Famiglia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 585 m | |
| My Fry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 13, 2021 | 585 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2017 | 585 m | |
| The Bindi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 585 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE15 6SY - Data from Apr 2022
| Ferguson's Lane-Burnopfield Gardens | 42 m | |
| Whickham View-Muswell Hill | 42 m | |
| Whickham View-Fergusons Lane | 105 m | |
| Whickham View-Betts Avenue | 246 m | |
| Ferguson's Lane-Gibside Gardens | 271 m | |
| St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.91 km | |
| St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE15 6SY - Data from Dec 2021
| Lemington Point | 1.36 km | |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 1.52 km |
| Knop Law | 2.73 km | |
| Image Hill | 3 km | |
| Stella Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Path Head Wood | 3.16 km | |
| Cow Hill | 3.22 km | |
| Dunston Hill | 3.5 km | |
| Damhead Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Newbiggin Dene | Valley | 3.55 km |
| Haghill Wood | 3.74 km | |
| Race Hill | 3.81 km | |
| Smile's Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Bewes Hill | 3.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE15 6SY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78 Mbps | 89 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 11.8% | 88.2% | 20 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 29.4% | 88.2% | 82 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 58.8% | 58.8% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for NE15 6SY - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.97491200 |
| Longitude | -1.68262700 |
| OS Easting | 420414 |
| OS Northing | 0564523 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newcastle upon Tyne Central |
| Electoral Ward | Benwell & Scotswood |
| Local Authority District | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Newcastle |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Newcastle upon Tyne BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001061 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 025E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |