POSTCODE INDEX
Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) Area Postcodes
Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) Area Overview
The NE postcode area, also known as the Newcastle upon Tyne postcode area, covers a significant portion of northeast England, encompassing parts of Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and Northumberland.
Newcastle, often referred to as Newcastle upon Tyne to distinguish it from other places with similar names has a history dating back to Roman times when it was known as Pons Aelius. The city's name comes from the castle built in 1080 by Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade and later became a major coal mining area.
Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England, located on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead has a history that dates back to Roman times, but it became more significant during the industrial era when coal mining and heavy industries thrived in the region.
Whitley Bay is a seaside town on the northeast coast of England. Situated in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, it lies about 10 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for its beautiful coastline and historic attractions, the town has been a popular tourist destination for over a century.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the NE postcode area are Almwick, Ashington, Bamburgh, Bedlington, Belford, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Blyth, Boldon Colliery, Chathill, Choppington, Corbridge, Cramlington, East Boldon, Haltwhistle, Hebburn, Hexham, Jarrow, Morpeth, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, North Shields, Prudhoe, Riding Mill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seahouses, South Shields, Stocksfield, Wallsend, Washington, Wooler and Wylam.
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