NE5 2GG
a residential postcode in Newcastle upon Tyne
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.9942 / 54°59'39"N
Longitude: -1.6801 / 1°40'48"W
OS Eastings: 420566
OS Northings: 566672
OS Grid: NZ205666
Mapcode National: GBR JBQP.1H
Mapcode Global: WHC3J.5Q6Q
Open Location Code: 9C6WX8V9+MX
Geographic coordinates are the approximate centre of the area covered by NE5 2GG, and are not necessarily those of any specific postal address within it.
Williston Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2GG
Summary
NE5 2GG is a residential postcode in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was first introduced in December 2011.
The most common council tax band is B.
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city, which had a population of 268,064 in the 2011 census.
NE5 2GG is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Newcastle Primary Care Trust.
NE5 2GG has a Healthy Living Index of 3/10 (Low).
NE5 2GG has a Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index of 4/10 (Low), and an Area Retail Diversity Index of 7/10 (High). Supermarkets near NE5 2GG include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: Open Streetmap)
NE5 2GG is approximately 99m (325ft) above sea level.
NE5 2GG at other websites
- Air quality forecast for NE5 2GG at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at NE5 2GG at The Time and Place
- Bus and Transit Stops near NE5 2GG at Get My Ride
- River levels and flood warnings near NE5 2GG at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near NE5 2GG at British Listed Buildings
- Nearest beaches to NE5 2GG at British Beaches
- Road Traffic Statistics near NE5 2GG at Road Traffic Statistics
- Road Traffic Accidents near NE5 2GG at Every Accident
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of NE5 2GG are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
Note: This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council
Ward
Fenham
Councillors
Ian Tokell (Labour)
Marion Talbot (Labour)
Karen Kilgour (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
MP
Chi Onwurah (Labour)
European Parliament
European Region
North East
MEPs
Jude Kirton-Darling (Labour)
Jonathan Arnott ()
Paul Brannen (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for NE5 2GG.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near NE5 2GG.
Primary
Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3RN
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Outstanding
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 3PL
Academy Converter
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Farne Primary School A Member of Smart Multi Academy Trust
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Beech Hill Primary School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW
Foundation School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
English Martyrs' RC Primary School
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 19
Good
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EE
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Walbottle Campus
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.