The NE16 4EL postcode is in Gateshead, Gateshead postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE16 4EL area, explore the NE16 4EL Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE16 |
| Ward | Dunston Hill and Whickham East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Sunniside & Lobley Hill |
| 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 | Dunston Hill and Whickham East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Blaydon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18028 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Endeavouring social renters / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
ESSO, Retailers - Other
Address: Whickham Service Station, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4EL
The nearest places is Beechgrove(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Front Street- Dockendale Lane(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Metrocentre(0.97 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(6.48 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhickhamPrimary, Good | 4-11 | NE16 4HB (0.10 mi) | Details |
| Front Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | NE16 4AY (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Washingwell Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 4RB (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Swalwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 3HZ (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Whickham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | NE16 5AR (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE11 9NX (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | NE11 9NX (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Fellside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE16 5AY (0.82 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.25 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 NE164EL is 270 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 (1680), Between 55 to 64 (1496), and Between 45 to 54 (1467).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 258 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 94 adults have Level 4, while 33 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (351), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (180).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (185), followed by No religion (68).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42), and Intermediate occupations (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (409), and 327 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1341) and Middle East and Asia (14).