Dinnington
Parish in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 55.059, -1.667 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 21 73 |
| Population: | 1,483 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Dinnington is a small, largely rural parish on the northern fringe of Newcastle upon Tyne, where farmland, hedgerows and a scattering of cottages give it a distinctly village feel despite being close to the city. Many residents commute into Newcastle upon Tyne or to nearby employment areas, while lanes and footpaths keep it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter pace.
Historically agricultural, the community still centres on a parish church and a handful of older farmhouses, and local events and clubs help sustain a strong village identity. Its position offers countryside living with easy access to urban amenities and transport links, making it an attractive spot for families and older residents who want a quieter base within reach of the city.
Postcode districts covering Dinnington
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.4 miles
- Sunderland 14.9 miles
- South Shields 11.2 miles
- Gateshead 8.7 miles
- Washington 12.6 miles
- Durham 19.6 miles
- Wallsend 7 miles
- Newburn 6 miles
- Whitley Bay 8.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 16.8 miles
- Blyth 7 miles
- Peterlee 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dinnington Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Brunswick Parish 1.2 miles
- Hazlerigg Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Seaton Burn Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Wideopen Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Weetslade Ward 2.2 miles
- Woolsington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- North Gosforth Parish 2.9 miles
- Parklands Ward 3 miles
- Ponteland East and Stannington Ward 3.1 miles
- Dudley Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Cramlington West Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Dinnington
NE13 7LB, NE13 7FF, NE13 7GE, NE13 7JT, NE13 7JN, NE13 7AB, NE13 7LE, NE13 7AQ, NE13 7JE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 1.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 39.1 miles
- Newcastle Airport Metro 2.3 miles
- Cramlington Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Haymarket bus station 6.1 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Dinnington Ad
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 1.4 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Grand Hotel Gosforth Park 4 2.4 miles
- Travelodge Newcastle Seaton Burn 3 1.4 miles
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 6.7 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 4.9 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.4 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 6.4 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 6.5 miles
Schools in Dinnington
- Dinnington First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blagdon Hall Estate 1.7 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 3 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 4.3 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 5.9 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 6.1 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 6.3 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 6.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 6.4 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 6.5 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 6.5 miles