Postcode NE21 5DG (Gateshead)

Map showing NE21 5DG and nearby postcodes

The postcode NE21 5DG is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE21 5DG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NE21 5DG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 NE21 5DG as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.

The closest road name to NE21 5DG is Tyne Street which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tyne Street and is 102 m away.

The closest primary school to NE21 5DG (for ages 11 and under) is Parkhead Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 10, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of NE21 5DG is Blaydon Cricket Club and is 169 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispy Cod and is 78 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 21, 2019.

Policing for NE21 5DG 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 NE21 5DG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NE21 5DG, and the approximate distance away.

Tyne Street 39 m
Weatherside 65 m
Tynevale Avenue 70 m
Simonside Road 105 m
Eastlands 115 m
Cheviot Close 139 m
Parkside Avenue 141 m
Clara Street 144 m
Park Avenue 157 m
Litchfield Lane 162 m
Hawthorn Road 174 m
Alice Street 174 m
Litchfield Street 183 m
May Street 187 m
West Park Gardens 198 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE21 5DG

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 NE21 5DG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parkhead Community Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
554 m
St Thomas More Catholic School Outstanding
(October 10, 2013)
634 m
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 651 m
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School Good
(May 19, 2017)
908 m
Blaydon West Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
956 m
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 4, 2007)
1.76 km
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 2.29 km
Crookhill Community Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
2.37 km
Lemington Riverside Primary School Good
(December 8, 2016)
2.46 km
Fellside Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
2.68 km
Swalwell Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
2.69 km
Front Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 19, 2017)
2.72 km
Waverley Primary School Good
(October 10, 2019)
2.84 km
Whickham School Good
(March 7, 2018)
2.85 km
Excelsior Academy Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
2.87 km
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 7, 2007)
2.97 km
Clover Hill Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 29, 2007)
3.06 km
Broadwood Primary School Requires improvement
(March 21, 2019)
3.26 km
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 3.26 km
Bridgewater Primary School Outstanding
(December 18, 2013)
3.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE21 5DG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
78 m
Tynevale Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
November 30, 2021
78 m
Winlaton News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 22, 2019
95 m
Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 13, 2019
169 m
BV & Sons Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
September 13, 2021
276 m
Ristorante Pizzeria Desi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 27, 2018
288 m
Parkhead News & Off License Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
304 m
Post House Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
343 m
Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
343 m
Hilton & Son Retailers - other 4
Good
February 6, 2020
371 m
The Highlander Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
371 m
Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 26, 2014
396 m
McCutcheon Newsagents Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 2, 2021
413 m
Moulin Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 25, 2019
413 m
Spice Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 11, 2018
413 m
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
413 m
Winlaton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
413 m
Pizza Enjoy Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 17, 2021
429 m
Best One Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 18, 2016
456 m
Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
456 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE21 5DG - Data from Apr 2022

Tyne Street Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Tyne Street Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Shibdon Bank-Hawthorn Road Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Blaydon Bank-Alice Street Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Litchfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 52.69 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE21 5DG - Data from Dec 2021

Lands Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Summerhouse Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Image Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Bewes Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
Haghill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Path Head Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Stella Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Bewes Hills Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Damhead Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Thornley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Lemington Point Wetland 2.08 km
Norman's Riding Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Bog Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Smile's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Lillycrook Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km

Location

Country England
County Tyne and Wear
Latitude 54.95561500
Longitude -1.72063200
OS Easting 417989
OS Northing 0562366
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3539
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Northumbria

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blaydon
Electoral Ward Blaydon
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: Challenged terraced workers
Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Tyneside BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Blaydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33000855
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Gateshead 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Gateshead 004E
Output Area / Small Area 8B2