Postcode NE16 5XB (Gateshead)

Map showing NE16 5XB and nearby postcodes

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

NE16 5XB 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 5XB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to NE16 5XB is Dunnock Drive which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kingsway-Gladeley Way and is 133 m away.

The closest primary school to NE16 5XB (for ages 11 and under) is Clover Hill Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 29, 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 5XB is Woodmans Arms and is 395 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Gill's Chippy and is 659 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 8, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 37 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 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 NE16 5XB 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 5XB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Dunnock Drive 14 m
Plenmeller Place 89 m
Kingsway 114 m
Lambley Close 121 m
Calder Walk 148 m
Waskerley Close 161 m
Wansbeck Close 204 m
Catton Grove 212 m
Gladeley Way 215 m
Clover Hill 241 m
Coanwood Way 281 m
Hole Lane 352 m
Gateshead Road 882 m
Burnthouse Lane 969 m
Fellside Road 1.01 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE16 5XB

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 5XB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clover Hill Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 29, 2007)
1 km
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 7, 2007)
1.15 km
Fellside Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
1.57 km
Whickham School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.63 km
Washingwell Community Primary School Good
(October 30, 2019)
1.72 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 7, 2021)
2.3 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
2.39 km
Front Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 19, 2017)
2.42 km
Swalwell Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
2.77 km
Emmanuel College Outstanding
(May 23, 2013)
3.02 km
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
3.27 km
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Good
(September 15, 2021)
3.27 km
Lobley Hill Primary School Good
(July 4, 2019)
3.27 km
Burnopfield Primary School Good
(November 27, 2018)
3.51 km
Parkhead Community Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
3.59 km
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
3.73 km
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School Good
(May 19, 2017)
4.14 km
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 4.18 km
Riverside Primary Academy Outstanding
(March 14, 2013)
4.35 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 4.59 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wendys General Dealers & Off License Retailers - other 4
Good
January 22, 2021
288 m
Woodmans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 7, 2021
395 m
Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
540 m
Sunniside Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 17, 2021
540 m
Gill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
659 m
Khan Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 13, 2018
659 m
M R Crowder Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 10, 2020
659 m
Rosies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
659 m
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
659 m
A Little Peace of Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
660 m
Oli & Joes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2019
660 m
The Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
690 m
Simply Local Retailers - other 4
Good
December 9, 2019
707 m
The Sidegate Gallery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
707 m
The Whinnies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 23, 2019
707 m
Kato @ The Potters Wheel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
716 m
The Potters Wheel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
716 m
The Lamp Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
964 m
Clover Hill Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
1 km
Whickham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2019
1.03 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kingsway-Gladeley Way Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Kingsway-Gladeley Way Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Kingsway-Clover Hill Bus Stop/Station 413 m
Kingsway-Clover Hill Bus Stop/Station 420 m
Kingsway - Coronation Street Bus Stop/Station 542 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.78 km

Nearby Nature

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

Clover Hill Hill Or Mountain 414 m
Cuthbert's Hill Hill Or Mountain 510 m
Gellesfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 574 m
Long Hill Hill Or Mountain 729 m
Lambing Hill Hill Or Mountain 763 m
Limekiln Hill Hill Or Mountain 834 m
Gladeley Hill Hill Or Mountain 922 m
Bird Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Hunter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km
Buck's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.36 km
Blackamoor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
High Marley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Buck's Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Clockburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE16 5XB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.8 Mbps 37 Mbps 65.99 Mbps
Upload 9.8 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 29 7
30-300 Mbps 100% 48 12.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 121,501 kWh - mean 8,100 kWh : median 8,102 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 48,668 kWh - mean 2,561 kWh : median 1,696 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NE16 5XB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Tyne and Wear
Latitude 54.92587100
Longitude -1.68401400
OS Easting 420349
OS Northing 0559066
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20021
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Northumbria

Government

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

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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Tyneside BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Sunniside BUASD
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 5A1