NE16 5YB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NE16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5YB) 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 NE which means Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Postal District. In our case NE16.
- Postal Sector. In our case NE16 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case YB.
The regional mail center for the post area NE 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 NE16 5YB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BLAYDON-ON-TYNE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the NE16 5YB postcode have the street address of Corsair
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NE16 5YB postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE within the old postal county of Northumberland.
NE16 5YB is within the town of Whickham.
The NE16 5YB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in NE16 5YB are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in NE16 5YB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for NE16 5YB
The telephone area code for NE16 5YB is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for NE16 5YB
| Latitude | 54.9430131772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.6895618788 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for NE16 5YB
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Weather Forecast for NE16 5YB
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 63.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 94.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 92.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 87.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 23.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 13 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 36.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 38.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | E 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 22.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NE16 5YB Postcode?
Download Speeds For NE16 5YB
| Average Mbps | 127.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
NE16 5YB has an average download speed of 127.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
474 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
82% of postcodes (976,910) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (207,257) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For NE16 5YB
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
NE16 5YB has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of NE16 5YB Postcode
England Primary Schools
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: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Fellside Community Primary School
Address: Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Whickham, Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AY
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01914887486
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Address: Clover Hill Community Primary School, Glenhurst Drive, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5SJ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01914334056
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Address: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School, Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5QW
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01914887867
Front Street Community Primary School
Address: Front Street Community Primary School, North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01914881941
Swalwell Primary School
Address: Swalwell Primary School, South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01914334000
England Secondary Schools
Whickham School
Address: Whickham School, Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01914960026
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near NE16 5YB
WHICKHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 44A FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON LEISURE AND PRIMARY CARE
Address: CENTRE, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
10 SUN STREET
Address: SUNNISIDE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 5LR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSOPP HOUSE, LUCY STREET, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5PU
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
NANAS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16A THE GARTH, FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 6DD
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near NE16 5YB
OAKFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 96 OAKFIELD ROAD, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 5QU
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 885640
WHICKHAM PHARMACY
Address: THE LODGE, RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4880956
WELL
Address: 2-3 ST MARYS GREEN, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DN
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 885296
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 619510
BOOTS
Address: CAMERON WALK, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4932055
PCH CHEMIST
Address: UNIT A1, DERWENTHAUGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01919 160040
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near NE16 5YB
STEWART EYECARE
Address: 99 FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4JL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
CHEC NEWCASTLE
Address: UNIT 1.70-1, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (GATESHEAD)
Address: RED MALL, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
4149 GATESHEAD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GIBSIDE WAY, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - METROCENTRE
Address: 93-97 CAMERON WALK, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GATESHEAD)
Address: 46-52 CAMERON WALK, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near NE16 5YB
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4885555
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON GP LED PRACTICE
Address: BLAYDON PCC, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2834600
BLAYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SUNNISIDE SURGERY
Address: 8 DEWHURST TERRACE, SUNNISIDE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 5LP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4883200
Transport Links near NE16 5YB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: NE16 5YB
- MetroCentre
Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GADistance: 2.49 milesDriving Time: 5.66 minutes - Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SSDistance: 2.73 milesDriving Time: 7.10 minutes - Blaydon
Blaydon station, Tyne Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JBDistance: 3.75 milesDriving Time: 6.53 minutes - Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DLDistance: 5.80 milesDriving Time: 10.19 minutes - Manors
Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6URDistance: 6.70 milesDriving Time: 12.33 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near NE16 5YB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near NE16 5YB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the NE16 5YB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Blaydon Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Liz Twist |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the NE16 5YB 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 NE16 5YB 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 CouncilHouse Sales in NE16 5YB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £105,000 | £82,000 | £93,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £120,000 | £124,000 | £122,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £121,500 | £110,000 | £112,167 | 3 |
| 2020 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the NE16 5YB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the NE16 5YB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Gibside Way, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YA | 2.02 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Asda |
| Aldi, Metro Park West, GATESHEAD, NE11 9XS | 2.21 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Aldi |
| Iceland, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT | 2.64 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Shibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5QE | 2.66 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Ellison Road, GATESHEAD, NE11 9SS | 3.21 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the NE16 5YB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 1.28 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 3.38 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 3.48 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| 45-51 Clayton Street, Newcastle, NE1 5PW | 3.55 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to 45-51 Clayton Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Metro Retail Park, GATESHEAD, NE11 9XU | 1.31 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to McDonald's, Metro Retail Park, GATESHEAD, NE11 9XU |
| McDonald's, Garden Walk, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9XY | 1.31 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to McDonald's, Garden Walk, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9XY |
| McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT | 1.64 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT |
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 3.08 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 1.34 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |
| KFC, Clasper Way, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BE | 1.38 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to KFC Gateshead - Riverside Way |
| KFC, Newgate Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 5RF | 3.50 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to KFC Newcastle - Newgate Street |
| KFC, Ponteland Road, Cowgate, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 3AJ | 3.53 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to KFC Cowgate - Ponteland Road |
| KFC, Northumberland Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 7AG | 3.81 miles | Directions from NE16 5YB to KFC Newcastle - Northumberland Street |