Overview for Countess Drive, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 7AB

Introduction

Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle, is a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located on the River Tyne's northern bank, opposite Gateshead to the south. It is the most populous settlement in the Tyneside conurbation and North East England.

Newcastle developed around a Roman settlement called Pons Aelius, the settlement became known as Monkchester before taking on the name of a castle built in 1080 by William the Conqueror's eldest son, Robert Curthose. It was one of the world's largest ship building and repair centres during the industrial revolution. Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it separated and formed a county of itself. In 1974, Newcastle become part of Tyne and Wear. Since 2018, the city council has been part of the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

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Summary for Countess Drive, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 7AB

North East
This postcode is in the
Benwell & Scotswood
within
Newcastle upon Tyne
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near NE15 7AB

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
44
In Progress
83
Completed
48
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near NE15 7AB

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Countess Drive, NE15 7AB that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NE15 7AB

View traffic levels near Countess Drive, NE15 7AB from official Department for Transport counts.

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Newcastle Upon Tyne and nearby Videos From YouTube

Henderson Hall Fire - Newcastle University - Drone Footage 2023

08/06/2023 On the 8th June 2023, firefighters were called to a large fire at Henderson Hall halls of residence, Newcastle ...

Channel: Road Closed (View Channel)

Published: 26 Jun 2023

Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Fenham and Scotswood neighbourhood.

Northumbria Police

Fenham and Scotswood Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
101
Jan 2024
122
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
37
Jan 2024
49
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
29
Jan 2024
22

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Newcastle upon Tyne Central parliamentary constituency.

Newcastle upon Tyne Central is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Chi Onwurah (Labour) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Countess Drive, NE15 7AB

4 COUNTESS DRIVE, NE15 7AB
4 Nov 2022
£186,000
9 COUNTESS DRIVE, NE15 7AB
8 Jul 2022
£200,000
17 COUNTESS DRIVE, NE15 7AB
25 May 2021
£190,000
13 COUNTESS DRIVE, NE15 7AB
9 Apr 2020
£170,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for NE15 7AB

Latitude
54.981319
Longitude
-1.685235

Residents at NE15 7AB

Households
18
Male
26
Female
23
People per Household
2.72

Sunrise and Sunset at NE15 7AB

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:21

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NE15 7AB is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.89%
Cloudy62.32%
Rain9.11%
Windy17.59%
Other0.09%

Population

Newcastle upon Tyne
296,000

Deprivation Index

43.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NE15 7AB

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for NE15 7AB

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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