Postcode NE16 5XF (Gateshead)

Map showing NE16 5XF and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to NE16 5XF is Kingsway which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kingsway-Gladeley Way and is 49 m away.

The closest primary school to NE16 5XF (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 5XF is Woodmans Arms and is 433 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 591 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 8, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 32.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.8 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 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Kingsway 56 m
Lambley Close 72 m
Calder Walk 91 m
Dunnock Drive 98 m
Waskerley Close 115 m
Gladeley Way 140 m
Plenmeller Place 143 m
Clover Hill 158 m
Catton Grove 221 m
Wansbeck Close 255 m
Coanwood Way 304 m
Farm Close 330 m
Fernville Avenue 354 m
Coronation Road 426 m
Hole Lane 436 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE16 5XF

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 5XF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clover Hill Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 29, 2007)
1.08 km
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 7, 2007)
1.23 km
Fellside Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
1.66 km
Whickham School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.71 km
Washingwell Community Primary School Good
(October 30, 2019)
1.77 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 7, 2021)
2.28 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
2.44 km
Front Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 19, 2017)
2.5 km
Swalwell Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
2.84 km
Emmanuel College Outstanding
(May 23, 2013)
3.02 km
Lobley Hill Primary School Good
(July 4, 2019)
3.27 km
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
3.3 km
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Good
(September 15, 2021)
3.3 km
Burnopfield Primary School Good
(November 27, 2018)
3.5 km
Parkhead Community Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
3.67 km
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
3.77 km
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 4.2 km
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School Good
(May 19, 2017)
4.22 km
Riverside Primary Academy Outstanding
(March 14, 2013)
4.39 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 4.67 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wendys General Dealers & Off License Retailers - other 4
Good
January 22, 2021
205 m
Woodmans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 7, 2021
433 m
Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
510 m
Sunniside Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 17, 2021
510 m
Gill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
591 m
Khan Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 13, 2018
591 m
M R Crowder Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 10, 2020
591 m
Rosies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
591 m
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
591 m
A Little Peace of Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
601 m
Oli & Joes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2019
601 m
The Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
630 m
Kato @ The Potters Wheel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
643 m
The Potters Wheel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
643 m
Simply Local Retailers - other 4
Good
December 9, 2019
664 m
The Sidegate Gallery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
664 m
The Whinnies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 23, 2019
664 m
The Lamp Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
890 m
Sorella Sorella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2018
1.02 km
East Byermoor Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 4, 2021
1.06 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kingsway-Gladeley Way Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Kingsway-Gladeley Way Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Kingsway-Clover Hill Bus Stop/Station 331 m
Kingsway-Clover Hill Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Kingsway - Coronation Street Bus Stop/Station 467 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.7 km

Nearby Nature

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

Clover Hill Hill Or Mountain 349 m
Cuthbert's Hill Hill Or Mountain 571 m
Gellesfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 613 m
Long Hill Hill Or Mountain 803 m
Lambing Hill Hill Or Mountain 846 m
Limekiln Hill Hill Or Mountain 902 m
Gladeley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1 km
Bird Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Hunter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.24 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
Buck's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
Blackamoor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
High Marley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
Buck's Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Washingwell Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 33.1 Mbps 32.4 Mbps 47.08 Mbps
Upload 7.2 Mbps 6.8 Mbps 10.01 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 30 6
30-300 Mbps 100% 38 8.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 64,897 kWh - mean 9,271 kWh : median 9,340 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NE16 5XF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Tyne and Wear
Latitude 54.92519600
Longitude -1.68342600
OS Easting 420387
OS Northing 0558991
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