Kibblesworth is a small village in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, in Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. It sits in a semi-rural patch of rolling countryside while remaining within easy commuting distance of Newcastle and the urban centres around the River Tyne, with good road links such as the A1.
Historically the village was shaped by coal mining and the industrial economy of the region, and that heritage still informs local identity even as the place has become more residential and commuter‑oriented. Today Kibblesworth retains a village feel with local amenities, community groups and green spaces, reflecting a mix of working‑class history and quieter suburban life.
Postcode districts covering Kibblesworth
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Sunderland 8.1 miles13 km
- Hartlepool 23 miles37.1 km
- South Shields 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Gateshead 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Washington 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Durham 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Wallsend 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Newburn 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Whitley Bay 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Blyth 15.6 miles25.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Lamesley Parish 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Urpeth Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Chowdene Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ouston Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Birtley Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Beamish Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pelton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Low Fell Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Pelton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sunniside Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Newfield Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- High Fell Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Kibblesworth
NE11 0TR, NE11 0TP, NE11 0XY, NE11 0TW, NE11 0YS, NE11 0TT, NE11 0XN, NE11 0YR, NE11 0XH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.3 miles45.6 km
- Dunston Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Eldon Square bus station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Haymarket bus station 5 miles8 km
Hotels near Kibblesworth Ad
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Durham House Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 4.4 miles7 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Kibblesworth
- Kibblesworth Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km
- St James' Park Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 5.3 miles8.4 km