The postcode NE16 5AZ is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in February 2019 and is an active postcode. NE16 5AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE16 5AZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 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 NE16 5AZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to NE16 5AZ is Scholars Close which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church Street-Cuthbert Street and is 118 m away.
The closest primary school to NE16 5AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 7, 2021. 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 5AZ is The Potters Wheel and is 1.02 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Gill's Chippy and is 1.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 8, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 63.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE16 5AZ 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 5AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE16 5AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE16 5AZ
| Introduction | February 2019 |
| 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 NE16 5AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2007) | 2.02 km |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 7, 2007) | 2.24 km |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2007) | 2.69 km |
| Whickham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.77 km |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Burnopfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 3.5 km |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2017) | 3.58 km |
| Emmanuel College | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2013) | 3.75 km |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 3.77 km |
| Swalwell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 3.92 km |
| Lobley Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 3.99 km |
| Shield Row Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 4.15 km |
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 4.21 km |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 4.29 km |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 4.29 km |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 4.46 km |
| Tanfield School | Academy | 11-16 | 4.48 km | |
| Kibblesworth Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 4.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE16 5AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamp Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 223 m | |
| Pontop Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2019 | 828 m | |
| Wendys General Dealers & Off License | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 22, 2021 | 959 m | |
| Kato @ The Potters Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 1.02 km | |
| The Potters Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 1.02 km | |
| Gill's Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 1.08 km | |
| Khan Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2018 | 1.08 km | |
| M R Crowder Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 1.08 km | |
| Rosies Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection | 1.08 km | |
| The Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| Woodmans Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 7, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| A Little Peace of Heaven | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| Oli & Joes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| The Travellers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 1.18 km | |
| East Byermoor Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 1.22 km | |
| Methodist Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2018 | 1.34 km | |
| Sunniside Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| Simply Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| The Sidegate Gallery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| The Whinnies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 1.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE16 5AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Church Street-Cuthbert Street | 118 m | |
| Church Street-Cuthbert Street | 124 m | |
| Church Street-Longfield Farm | 292 m | |
| Church Street-Aged Miners Homes | 309 m | |
| Church Street-Longfield Farm | 333 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 47.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE16 5AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| High Marley Hill | 604 m | |
| Blackamoor Hill | 786 m | |
| Clover Hill | 1.07 km | |
| Bird Hill | 1.22 km | |
| Gill Wood | 1.25 km | |
| Cuthbert's Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Fortune Hill | 1.4 km | |
| Beckley Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Hunter's Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Long Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Limekiln Hill | 1.64 km | |
| Gellesfield Plantation | 1.67 km | |
| Lambing Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Gladeley Hill | 1.89 km | |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 2.21 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE16 5AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 51.1 Mbps | 74.82 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.5 Mbps | 18.89 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 63.6% | 63.6% | 53.6 | 12.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for NE16 5AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.91560300 |
| Longitude | -1.68607200 |
| OS Easting | 420223 |
| OS Northing | 0557922 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Blaydon |
| Electoral Ward | Whickham South and Sunniside |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33000909 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gateshead 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gateshead 019F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |