DH3 2PG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2PG) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case DH which means Durham.
Postal District. In our case DH3.
Postal Sector. In our case DH3 1.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PG.

The regional mail center for the post area DH is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DH3 2PG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHESTER LE STREET DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DH3 2PG postcode have the street address of Durham Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 3 individuals call the DH3 2PG postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.

DH3 2PG is within the Settlement of Birtley.

The DH3 2PG postcode area is composed of 41.67% residential properties, 58.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 2PG are flats. Of these flats, most are enclosed end-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in DH3 2PG are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in DH3 2PG fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.

Shops include 1 Arndale Houses, 2 Arndale Houses, and 3 Arndale House, Durham Road.

Food And Drink include The Red Chilli 13 Arndale Houses, Caspian Kebab Pizza 12 Arndale Houses, 5 Arndale House, and 7 Arndale House, Durham Road.

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DH3 2PG: Points of Interest

The Red Chilli

The Red Chilli is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 13 Arndale House, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2PG.

Dannys Sandwich Bar

Dannys Sandwich Bar is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 5 Arndale House, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2PG.

Saffron Indian Takeaway

Saffron Indian Takeaway is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 7 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG.

The Quirky Little Coffee Company

The Quirky Little Coffee Company is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 10 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG.

Sapphire Chinse

Sapphire Chinse is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 11 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG.

Herb

Herb is a retail outlet located at 12 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG.

Birtley Store

Birtley Store is a retail outlet located at Unit 1A 7-9 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	41.67%
Commercial	58.33%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for DH3 2PG

The telephone area code for DH3 2PG is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates for DH3 2PG

Latitude	54.8942657353
Longitude	-1.57738256498

Ordnance Survey Maps for DH3 2PG

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DH3 2PG © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DH3 2PG

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	SE 9 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	2.00%	ESE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	41.00%	ENE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	18.00%	ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	53.00%	NE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	31.00%	NE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	19.00%	NNE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	19.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	17.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	NE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	NNE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	NNE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	N 11 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	NNE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	33.00%	NNE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	NNE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	N 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	NNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	12.00%	N 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	N 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	E 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	NNE 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH3 2PG Postcode?

Download Speeds For DH3 2PG

Average Mbps	58.100
Median Mbps	62.200
Maximum Mbps	73.690

DH3 2PG has an average download speed of 58.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,427 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

37% of postcodes (432,588) have slower broadband speeds.

63% of postcodes (750,626) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DH3 2PG

Average Mbps	16.300
Median Mbps	17.700
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DH3 2PG has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.

22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 2PG Postcode

England Primary Schools

St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact:

Blackfell Primary School

Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA

Distance: 1.28 miles

School Website

Contact: 01919171665

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914334200

Portobello Primary School

Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY

Distance: 0.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914104571

Barley Mow Primary School

Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ

Distance: 0.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102758

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN

Distance: 0.06 miles

Contact:

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact:

Birtley East Community Primary School

Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102551

Ouston Primary School

Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ

Distance: 1.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102599

Ouston Primary School

Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact:

Kibblesworth Academy

Address: Kibblesworth Academy, West View, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0XP

Distance: 1.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102975

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP

Distance: 0.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914334026

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DH3 2PG

DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

THE DENTAL SUITE

Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: :

HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: :

GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: :

SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DH3 2PG

WELL

Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 103135

BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK

Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 102198

VANTAGE CHEMIST

Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4102125

WOODLANDS PHARMACY

Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 155632

VIGO PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 402425

CENTRECHEM

Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 700351

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DH3 2PG

DAWSON OPTICIANS

Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS

Distance: 0.06 miles

Contact: :

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)

Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ

Distance: 0.13 miles

Contact: :

SIGHTDIRECT LTD

Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)

Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS - SAINSBURYS

Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

4692 WASHINGTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NF

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DH3 2PG

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: :

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4921022

RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4150576

WOODLANDS SURGERY

Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3700500

PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 1HS

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near DH3 2PG

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DH3 2PG

Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Distance: 3.09 miles
Driving Time: 7.02 minutes
Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Distance: 5.93 miles
Driving Time: 9.50 minutes
Manors
Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Distance: 6.12 miles
Driving Time: 12.54 minutes
Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Distance: 6.62 miles
Driving Time: 9.78 minutes
Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Distance: 8.03 miles
Driving Time: 11.93 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DH3 2PG

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DH3 2PG

A194(M) J1

Distance: 2.20 miles

Driving Time: 4.52 minutes

A1(M) J63

Distance: 2.24 miles

Driving Time: 4.72 minutes

A1(M) J64

Distance: 2.31 miles

Driving Time: 4.57 minutes

A194(M) J2

Distance: 3.87 miles

Driving Time: 6.15 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 2PG Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Blaydon Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Liz Twist
Contact Details	Contact Liz Twist
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the DH3 2PG Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Gateshead District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Gateshead District at the following link Gateshead District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Gateshead District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Gateshead District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DH3 2PG Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Gateshead council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Gateshead Council

House Sales in DH3 2PG

Yearly House Sales for DH3 2PG
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2018	£1,000	£87,000	£44,000	2

Postcodes near the DH3 2PG Postcode

DH3 2PS Durham Road DH3 2QH Durham Road DH3 2PA Durham Road DH3 2PF Durham Road DH3 2QG Durham Road DH3 2PN School Street DH3 2PW St. Johns Place

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 2PG Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DH3 2PG
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG	0.00 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Morrisons
Aldi, Armstrong Road, WASHINGTON, NE37 1PR	2.39 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Aldi
Sainsburys, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU	2.92 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Sainsburys
Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF	2.92 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Asda
Iceland, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SA	2.93 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 2PG Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DH3 2PG
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ	0.77 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ	4.16 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Unit G11 & G12
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB	4.38 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL	5.38 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to Newcastle Railway Station

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH3 2PG
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB	1.82 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD	2.63 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD
McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA	3.15 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA
McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ	4.73 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ

KFC Restaurants near DH3 2PG
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU	1.82 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ	4.17 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to KFC Gateshead - Felling
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN	4.94 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Albion Row, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1LL	5.39 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to KFC Byker - Shields Road
KFC, Newgate Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 5RF	5.59 miles	Directions from DH3 2PG to KFC Newcastle - Newgate Street