The NE16 3BJ postcode is in Gateshead, Gateshead postcode town, within North East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE16 |
| Ward | Blaydon |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Blaydon |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Blaydon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 16377 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Endeavouring social renters / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
BP, Retailers - Other
Address: Derwent Service Station, Derwenthaugh Road, Swalwell, NE16 3BJ
The nearest places is Derwent Haugh(0.43 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Derwenthaugh Road-Bridge(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Blaydon(0.92 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(5.11 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior AcademyAll Through, Requires improvement | 3-19 | NE15 6AF (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Bridgewater Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | NE15 6NL (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Swalwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 3HZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells ClosePrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE15 6XX (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BETTS AVENUE MEDICAL GROUP(0.90 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| betts avenue medical groupActivebetts avenue med. group, 2 betts avenue, benwell, newcastle upon tyne | 01912742767 | NE15 6TQ |
| chainbridge medical partnershipActivechainbridge medical pship, shibdon road, blaydon, tyne & wear | 01914990965 | NE21 5AE |
The population of NE163BJ is 425 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1077), Between 45 to 54 (958), and Below 14 (906).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 389 people, followed by White and Asian with a total of 15.
Regarding education, 169 adults have Level 4, while 40 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (337), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (231).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (259), followed by No religion (133).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (90) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (89), and Intermediate occupations (45).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (436), and 375 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1475) and Middle East and Asia (29).