The postcode NE70 7PQ is located in Northumberland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE70 7PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE70 7PQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 NE70 7PQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to NE70 7PQ is A697 which is centered 14.6 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Smeafield Lodge and is 877 m away.
The closest primary school to NE70 7PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Belford Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 3, 2018.
The local pub for residents of NE70 7PQ is Blue Bell Hotel and is 3.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from John Dory Fish & Chip Shop and is 3.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 8, 2020.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for NE70 7PQ is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Northumberland is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE70 7PQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE70 7PQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE70 7PQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 NE70 7PQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belford Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 3.83 km |
| Holy Island Church of England First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (June 16, 2010) | 6.6 km |
| Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 7.34 km |
| Wooler First School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 12.63 km |
| Glendale Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 12.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE70 7PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belford First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 3.8 km | |
| John Dory Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 3.82 km | |
| The Belford Pharmacy | Exempt November 15, 2021 | 3.82 km | |
| The Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 3.82 km | |
| The Farmhouse Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 3.82 km | |
| Bell View Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.83 km | |
| Bell View Daycare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2018 | 3.83 km | |
| Fenham Farm Coastal Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 3.84 km | |
| Market Cross Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2018 | 3.84 km | |
| Post Office House Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 3.84 km | |
| Blue Bell Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 3.85 km | |
| The Black Swan Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2018 | 3.88 km | |
| Belford Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| The Salmon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Well House Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 3.95 km | |
| Well House Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 3.95 km | |
| Ken Moat Confectionery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2020 | 4.59 km | |
| Spitting Feathers | Exempt September 2, 2020 | 4.78 km | |
| Belford Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2017 | 4.88 km | |
| Sunnyhills Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2019 | 4.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE70 7PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Smeafield Lodge | 877 m | |
| Smeafield Lodge | 880 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE70 7PQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Kettleburn Dene | Valley | 511 m |
| Park Wood | 527 m | |
| Sinton's Dene | Valley | 708 m |
| Detchant Pond | 737 m | |
| Hindhaugh's Planting | 924 m | |
| The Hanging Carr | 1.28 km | |
| Water Supply 17 | 1.34 km | |
| Henshopelaw | 1.43 km | |
| Wilderness | 1.57 km | |
| Railway Plantation | 1.61 km | |
| Detchant Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Upper Swinhoe Lake | 1.68 km | |
| Lower Swinhoe Lake | 1.74 km | |
| Water Supply 16 | 1.77 km | |
| Water Supply 18 | 1.77 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE70 7PQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 66.7% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 55.62567900 |
| Longitude | -1.86807200 |
| OS Easting | 408406 |
| OS Northing | 0636908 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Electoral Ward | Bamburgh |
| Local Authority District | Northumberland |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Northumberland |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000057 |
| Travel To Work Area | Berwick |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Northumberland |
| 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 Northumberland CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33002072 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Northumberland 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Northumberland 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |