Postcode NE16 5RG (Gateshead)

Map showing NE16 5RG and nearby postcodes

The postcode NE16 5RG is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE16 5RG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NE16 5RG is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 5RG as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to NE16 5RG is Burnthouse Lane which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Broadway and is 61 m away.

The closest primary school to NE16 5RG (for ages 11 and under) is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on December 7, 2007. 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 5RG is The Coachman and is 276 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Sun Wah Express Ltd and is 1.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 31, 2019.

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

Policing for NE16 5RG 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 5RG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NE16 5RG, and the approximate distance away.

Burnthouse Lane 22 m
Catchside Close 35 m
Southcote 46 m
Rosewell Place 91 m
Broadway 94 m
Highgreen Chase 107 m
Hollinside Close 154 m
Meacham Way 161 m
Windsor Close 172 m
Regent Drive 187 m
Harewood Close 187 m
Burnside Close 196 m
Grange Farm Drive 223 m
Thatcher Close 226 m
Wyndley Close 241 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE16 5RG

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 5RG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 7, 2007)
235 m
Clover Hill Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 29, 2007)
386 m
Fellside Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
595 m
Whickham School Good
(March 7, 2018)
680 m
Washingwell Community Primary School Good
(October 30, 2019)
1.19 km
Front Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 19, 2017)
1.51 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
1.69 km
Swalwell Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
1.86 km
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
2.73 km
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.73 km
Parkhead Community Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
2.77 km
Emmanuel College Outstanding
(May 23, 2013)
2.95 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 7, 2021)
2.95 km
Lobley Hill Primary School Good
(July 4, 2019)
3.18 km
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School Good
(May 19, 2017)
3.41 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 3.68 km
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
3.68 km
Blaydon West Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
3.7 km
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 3.75 km
St Thomas More Catholic School Outstanding
(October 10, 2013)
3.75 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE16 5RG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Whickham Parochial CE Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
235 m
The Coachman Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
276 m
Clover Hill Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
386 m
Gibside School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 1, 2019
455 m
Whickham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2019
499 m
Fellside Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
572 m
Cafe Lutz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 8, 2019
574 m
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
574 m
The Fellsider Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 22, 2022
574 m
Fellside Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 1, 2019
595 m
Whickham School and Sports College (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
680 m
Woodmans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 7, 2021
1.02 km
Whickham Community Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 11, 2014
1.12 km
Orian @ Washingwell Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
1.19 km
Washing Well Whizz Kids Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
1.19 km
Sun Wah Express Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 31, 2019
1.2 km
Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
1.2 km
Sunniside Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 17, 2021
1.2 km
Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2022
1.21 km
Orangery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.21 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE16 5RG - Data from Apr 2022

Broadway Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Broadway Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Burnthouse Lane Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Burnthouse Lane Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Clover Hill County Primary School Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 49.75 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE16 5RG - Data from Dec 2021

Lambing Hill Hill Or Mountain 420 m
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 467 m
Gladeley Hill Hill Or Mountain 526 m
Long Hill Hill Or Mountain 702 m
Gellesfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 749 m
Limekiln Hill Hill Or Mountain 811 m
Cuthbert's Hill Hill Or Mountain 871 m
Buck's Hill Hill Or Mountain 876 m
Smile's Wood Woodland Or Forest 958 m
Buck's Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Clockburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Clover Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Hunter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
Bird Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Damhead Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE16 5RG - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Tyne and Wear
Latitude 54.93452300
Longitude -1.68689600
OS Easting 420160
OS Northing 0560028
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30235
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Tyneside BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Whickham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33000899
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Gateshead 017
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Gateshead 017C
Output Area / Small Area 6B3