The postcode NE16 3AB is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1981.NE16 3AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE16 3AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 NE16 3AB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to NE16 3AB is The Pavilion which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close and is 166 m away.
The closest primary school to NE16 3AB (for ages 11 and under) is Swalwell Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 19, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Whickham School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 7, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of NE16 3AB is Blaydon Rugby Club and is 136 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Maguires and is 226 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 11, 2018.
Policing for NE16 3AB is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Gateshead is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE16 3AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE16 3AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE16 3AB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1981 |
| 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 NE16 3AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 782 m |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2017) | 990 m |
| Whickham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2007) | 1.7 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 2.01 km |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 18, 2013) | 2.05 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | Academy | 4-11 | 2.11 km | |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 2.15 km |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 7, 2007) | 2.16 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell | Academy | 3-11 | 2.17 km | |
| Excelsior Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 2.23 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 10, 2013) | 2.25 km |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| West Newcastle Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.39 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close | Academy | 3-11 | 2.39 km | |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2007) | 2.41 km |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 2.46 km |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 2.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE16 3AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher and Pet Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 119 m | |
| The Nutri-Box | Awaiting Inspection | 119 m | |
| Blaydon Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2016 | 136 m | |
| Caisley's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 25, 2018 | 136 m | |
| Mr Chucky | Awaiting Inspection | 136 m | |
| Whickham Cottage Nursery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2018 | 143 m | |
| MFG Swalwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2021 | 164 m | |
| Nisha's Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2022 | 164 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 185 m | |
| 1771 Club House | Awaiting Inspection | 226 m | |
| Maguires | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2018 | 226 m | |
| Sambuca Swalwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 226 m | |
| SMK Retailer Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 270 m | |
| Jashn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Pitstop Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 279 m | |
| DOUBLE DRAGON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 2, 2021 | 285 m | |
| Pizza Luciano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 285 m | |
| The Highlander | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 285 m | |
| China Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 303 m | |
| Happy Days 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 10, 2018 | 303 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE16 3AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close | 166 m | |
| Hexham Road | 178 m | |
| Derwenthaugh Road-Sands Industrial | 244 m | |
| Hexham Road - Sands Road | 259 m | |
| Hexham Road - Brewery Bank | 271 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 51.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE16 3AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Damhead Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Smile's Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Haghill Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Lemington Point | 2.02 km | |
| Dunston Hill | 2.12 km | |
| Windy Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Lands Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Buck's Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Buck's Hill Plantation | 2.3 km | |
| Clockburn Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 2.51 km |
| Gladeley Hill | 2.58 km | |
| Lambing Hill | 2.61 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Whickham Hill Plantation | 2.71 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.95494600 |
| Longitude | -1.68923600 |
| OS Easting | 420000 |
| OS Northing | 0562300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Blaydon |
| Electoral Ward | Whickham North |
| Local Authority District | Gateshead |
| 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 | E08000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gateshead |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Whickham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33000875 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gateshead 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gateshead 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |