The NE16 3JQ postcode is in Gateshead, Gateshead postcode town, within North East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE16 |
| Ward | Whickham North |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Swalwell |
| 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 | Whickham North |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Blaydon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6492 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young hard-pressed families / Challenged white communities / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Swalwell(0.05 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Ruskin Road(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Metrocentre(0.96 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(5.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 3HZ (0.17 mi) | Details |
| Front Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | NE16 4AY (0.30 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhickhamPrimary, Good | 4-11 | NE16 4HB (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Whickham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | NE16 5AR (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Fellside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 5AY (0.85 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.49 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| whickham cottage medical centreActivewhickham cottage med prac, rectory lane,whickham, newcastle upon tyne, tyne & wear | 01914885555 | NE16 4PD |
The population of NE163JQ is 345 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1073), Between 45 to 54 (1046), and Between 55 to 64 (1031).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 329 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 86 adults have Does not apply, while 42 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (227), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (227).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (209), followed by Christian (126).
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 Routine occupations (61) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (51), and Semi-routine occupations (46).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (373), and 201 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1324) and Middle East and Asia (26).