Postcode NE16 3BP (Gateshead)

Map showing NE16 3BP and nearby postcodes

The postcode NE16 3BP is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE16 3BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NE16 3BP 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 3BP as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to NE16 3BP is Hexham Road which is centered 168 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hexham Road and is 119 m away.

The closest primary school to NE16 3BP (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 3BP is 1771 Club House and is 217 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from China Diner and is 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 26, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for NE16 3BP is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Gateshead is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE16 3BP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NE16 3BP, and the approximate distance away.

Hexham Road 168 m
The Covers 191 m
Broadmeadows Close 209 m
Quality Row 218 m
Quality Row Road 246 m
Jubilee Terrace 268 m
The Pavilion 287 m
Woodhouses Lane 291 m
Sands Road 292 m
Valley Drive 295 m
Front Street 336 m
Lonnen Drive 359 m
Swalwell Bank 479 m
Clavering Road 585 m
B6317 2.22 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE16 3BP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE16 3BP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Swalwell Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
660 m
Front Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 19, 2017)
782 m
Whickham School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.36 km
Fellside Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
1.42 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
1.56 km
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 7, 2007)
1.88 km
Washingwell Community Primary School Good
(October 30, 2019)
1.93 km
Parkhead Community Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
1.96 km
Blaydon West Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.06 km
Clover Hill Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 29, 2007)
2.13 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 2.21 km
Bridgewater Primary School Outstanding
(December 18, 2013)
2.31 km
St Thomas More Catholic School Outstanding
(October 10, 2013)
2.34 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 2.4 km
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
2.4 km
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.4 km
Atkinson Road Primary Academy Good
(January 11, 2018)
2.48 km
Excelsior Academy Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
2.51 km
West Newcastle Academy Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.59 km
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 2.64 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE16 3BP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Jashn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
0 m
Pitstop Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 11, 2018
0 m
China Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 26, 2021
70 m
Happy Days 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 10, 2018
70 m
Whickham Cottage Nursery Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 30, 2018
196 m
Pedalling Squares Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 22, 2019
209 m
Urban Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 18, 2018
209 m
1771 Club House Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
217 m
Maguires Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 11, 2018
217 m
Sambuca Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
217 m
MFG Swalwell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2021
261 m
Nisha's Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 30, 2022
261 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
292 m
Blaydon Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2016
297 m
Caisley's Kitchen Mobile caterer 4
Good
March 25, 2018
297 m
Mr Chucky Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
297 m
DOUBLE DRAGON Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 2, 2021
324 m
Pizza Luciano Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 5, 2018
324 m
The Highlander Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 20, 2021
324 m
Poundstretcher and Pet Hut Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
360 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE16 3BP - Data from Apr 2022

Hexham Road Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Clavering Road-Whickham Bank Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 51.69 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE16 3BP - Data from Dec 2021

Damhead Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Smile's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Haghill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.89 km
Dunston Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Buck's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Lands Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Buck's Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Clockburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Lemington Point Wetland 2.27 km
Gladeley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.3 km
Lambing Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Thornley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Long Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Whickham Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE16 3BP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Tyne and Wear
Latitude 54.95244600
Longitude -1.68940700
OS Easting 419991
OS Northing 0562021
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7898
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Northumbria

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000037
Travel To Work Area Newcastle

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers
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 8C3