The postcode NE5 1RU is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in March 1983 and is an active postcode. NE5 1RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE5 1RU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 NE5 1RU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to NE5 1RU is Highgrove which is centered 95 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hillhead Road-Grosvenor Way and is 132 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.81 km away at Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE5 1RU (for ages 11 and under) is West Denton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Walbottle Academy.
The local pub for residents of NE5 1RU is Blutcher & District Social Club and is 1.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway and is 1.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 27, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 73.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 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 NE5 1RU is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Newcastle is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE5 1RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE5 1RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE5 1RU
| Introduction | March 1983 |
| 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 NE5 1RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 476 m |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Academy | 3-11 | 476 m | |
| Milecastle Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 519 m |
| Knop Law Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 20, 2013) | 532 m |
| Westerhope Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 727 m |
| Studio West | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 728 m |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Thomas Bewick School | Special school | 3-19 | 1.05 km | |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope | Academy | 3-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Simonside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Farne Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Walbottle Village Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Cheviot Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Talbot House Trust | Special school | 5-18 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Broadwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 21, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Waverley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 2.04 km |
| Walbottle Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.11 km | |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2018) | 2.16 km |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 2.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE5 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blutcher & District Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Chop Suey Delicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2020 | 1.14 km | |
| Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 27, 2022 | 1.14 km | |
| Connie Lewcock Resource Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 1.19 km | |
| Henshaws Society For The Blind | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 1.19 km | |
| fire pit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 8, 2021 | 1.41 km | |
| Lemington Labour Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| M And M News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2018 | 1.48 km | |
| Ma'ida Table Spread | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 1.55 km | |
| Walbotl Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2022 | 1.55 km | |
| Percy Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 1.64 km | |
| dumpling deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 29, 2022 | 1.66 km | |
| K & A Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2018 | 1.66 km | |
| Saint Cuthberts RC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 1.74 km | |
| Talbot House Independent Special School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| Walbottle Village Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| The Pizza Masters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 4, 2021 | 1.76 km | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2017 | 1.77 km | |
| Waverley Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 1.84 km | |
| The Engine Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2021 | 1.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE5 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hillhead Road-Grosvenor Way | 132 m | |
| Hillhead Road-Wedmore Road | 189 m | |
| Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road | 281 m | |
| West Denton Way-Fire Station | 332 m | |
| Chapel Park Middle School | 360 m | |
| Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2.81 km | |
| Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2.83 km | |
| Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE5 1RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Knop Law | 1.21 km | |
| Newbiggin Dene | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 2.35 km |
| Rye Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Andrew Plantation | 2.64 km | |
| Lemington Point | 2.81 km | |
| Hallow Hill | 2.88 km | |
| Dewley Hill | 2.88 km | |
| Red Runner Plantation | 2.9 km | |
| South Lodge Plantation | 3.29 km | |
| Newburn Sands | 3.36 km | |
| Stella Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Image Hill | 3.47 km | |
| Engine Plantation | 3.47 km | |
| Path Head Wood | 3.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE5 1RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 24 Mbps | 73.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 4.3 Mbps | 7.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.9 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.2 | 3.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 115.7 | 11.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for NE5 1RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.99624300 |
| Longitude | -1.70972200 |
| OS Easting | 418669 |
| OS Northing | 0566890 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Electoral Ward | Chapel |
| Local Authority District | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 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 | E08000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Newcastle |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Newcastle upon Tyne BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002256 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 031 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 031E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |