Map of Whickham Highway
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
About Whickham Highway
Whickham Highway is a street located in the town of Gateshead and in the town of Whickham. The street has a length of approximately 1,950 metres.
Whickham Highway is located within the Gateshead District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
Whickham Highway has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 14930360, 14980124 and 14922770 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Whickham Highway is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 246.48 miles North from central London., 2.71 miles South West from Newcastle upon Tyne, 51.15 miles East from Carlisle and 71.82 miles North from York.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Whickham Highway
| Name | Address | Website |
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| MPS Sales & Lettings | 14 The Crescent, Gateshead,NE11 9SJ | Visit Website |
| True Homes Group Limited | The Stables Church Green Whickham NE16 4SJ | Visit Website |
| Suzanne Graham | 41 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4EA | Visit Website |
We have found 6 postcodes for Whickham Highway
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.943239 |
| Longitude | -1.652622 |
| OS Easting (X): | 422250 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 561017 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ223610 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Frequently asked Questions for Whickham Highway
What Council (Local Authority) is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the local authority area of Gateshead Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the ward of Dunston Hill and Whickham East.
What County is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the ceremonial county of Tyne & Wear.
What Constituency is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the constituency of Blaydon.
What Part of the UK is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the North East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the Tyne and Wear Council area.
What Police Force area is Whickham Highway in?
Whickham Highway is located within the Northumbria Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Whickham Highway
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Front Street (B6317) | junction |
| Coniston Avenue | junction |
| Mansion Heights | junction |
| Dunston Bank | junction |
| Hillcrest Drive | junction |
| Knightside Gardens | junction |
| Westminster Drive | junction |
| Woodburn Gardens | junction |
| Malvern Gardens | junction |
| Consett Road (A692) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Whickham Highway
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
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| Sunset | 21:04 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Whickham Highway
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 12 May 2024 at 12:00 (10.46 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.6°C (61.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00041624, E00041625 & E00041926 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement, Industrious Hardship & Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 43.73, 41.54 & 46.17 |
| Area Population | 1457.00, 1748.00 & 1419.00 |
| Male Population | 720.00, 851.00 & 707.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 737.00, 897.00 & 712.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13, 28 & 7 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008207, E01008206 &E01008264 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 013B, Gateshead 013A &Gateshead 009C |
| SOA Code: | 8c, 5d &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001694 &E02001690 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 013 &Gateshead 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Whickham Express |
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| Front St, Whickham, NE16 4DS |
| 0345 610 2821 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions from Whickham Highway to Tesco Whickham Express |
| Asda Gateshead |
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| Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YA |
| 0191 460 2981 |
| Distance: 1.53 Miles |
| Directions from Whickham Highway to Asda Gateshead |
| Asda Benwell |
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| The Adelaide Centre, Benwell, NE4 8BE |
| 0191 210 6900 |
| Distance: 1.87 Miles |
| Directions from Whickham Highway to Asda Benwell |
| Iceland Benwell |
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| 2 Benwell Shopping Centre, Benwell, Newcastle on Tyne, NE4 8BE |
| 01912736392 |
| Distance: 1.87 Miles |
| Directions from Whickham Highway to Iceland Benwell |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
| Area Code: 01661 - Prudhoe |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gateshead |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear &NE8 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01914 333 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blaydon |
| The Member of Parliament is Liz Twist |
| Details for the MP Liz Twist on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Liz Twist on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Liz Twist won with a majority of 5,531 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 67,853 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01914772690
Lobley Hill Primary School
Address: Lobley Hill Primary School, Rothbury Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AT
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01914334080
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School, Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2QU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Washingwell Community Primary School
Address: Washingwell Community Primary School, Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4RB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01914884400
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Address: Dunston Hill Community Primary School, Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01914334021
Front Street Community Primary School
Address: Front Street Community Primary School, North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01914881941
Riverside Primary Academy
Address: Riverside Primary Academy, Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01914601918
England Secondary Schools
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Address: Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School, Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01914606004
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Whickham Highway
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Whickham Highway
DR PRUDHOE
Address: DUNSTON HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSTON HILL BANK, DUNSTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9PY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01914605361
GLENPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RAVENSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE11 9FJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4604300
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4885555
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
TEAMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WATSON STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 2PQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4604239
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: SIDNEY GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 2XB
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4776955
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Whickham Highway
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Whickham Highway
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (DUNSTON)
Address: 5 THE CRESCENT, DUNSTON, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9SJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
VISION CALL (GATESHEAD)
Address: 12 VANCE BUSINESS PARK, NORWOOD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9NE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY EYECARE UK LTD
Address: UNIT 12, VANCE BUSINESS PARK, NORWOOD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9NE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - METROCENTRE
Address: 93-97 CAMERON WALK, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
CHEC NEWCASTLE
Address: UNIT 1.70-1, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (GATESHEAD)
Address: RED MALL, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dunston Station is 0.66 miles away.
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Dunston is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Dunston Station is an unstaffed station.
MetroCentre Station is 1.19 miles away.
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
MetroCentre is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
MetroCentre Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Whickham Highway to MetroCentre Rail Station