Blakelaw
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 54.997, -1.665 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 21 66 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
The Blakelaw electoral ward sits to the north‑west of Newcastle upon Tyne in England. It is primarily a residential area made up of interwar and post‑war council housing that grew as the city expanded, with local shopping parades, schools and community centres serving a mixed population.
Historically connected to the region’s industrial past, the ward has faced economic challenges but has also seen regeneration and active grassroots community work, with voluntary groups and neighbourhood projects complementing council services. Good transport links give straightforward access to the city centre and nearby employment areas, making Blakelaw a practical suburban neighbourhood with a distinct local identity.
Postcode districts covering Blakelaw
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1.2 miles2 km
- Sunderland 12 miles19.3 km
- South Shields 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Gateshead 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Washington 9 miles14.5 km
- Durham 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Wallsend 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Newburn 3 miles4.9 km
- Whitley Bay 8.7 miles14 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Blyth 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Peterlee 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Kenton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- West Fenham Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Denton & Westerhope Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Wingrove Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Benwell & Scotswood Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gosforth Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Arthur's Hill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Elswick Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Blakelaw
NE5 3QB, NE5 3DT, NE5 3EX, NE5 3TQ, NE5 3EN, NE5 3LB, NE5 3TN, NE5 3HR, NE5 3RE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 3 miles4.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35 miles56.3 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Central Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Haymarket bus station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eldon Square bus station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Blakelaw Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Great North Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Michelangelos 3.1 miles5 km
- Osborne Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
Schools in Blakelaw
- Hilton Primary Academy Primary
- Thomas Walling Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Woolsington Hall Estate 1.5 miles2.5 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.5 miles4 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.5 miles4 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 3 miles4.9 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km