Heaton
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 54.988, -1.576 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 65 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Heaton is an inner suburb and electoral ward of Newcastle upon Tyne, lying just east of the city centre. The area is characterised by wide streets of late‑Victorian terraces and interwar housing, and it remains popular with students and young professionals thanks to relatively affordable homes and good public transport; local life centres around independent shops, cafes and pubs, particularly along Chillingham Road.
Originally developed in the 19th century to house workers for nearby shipyards, railways and factories, Heaton still retains a strong community feel with active residents’ groups, green spaces and local events. Its proximity to the creative quarter in the Ouseburn valley, the universities and the city centre gives the ward a lively, diverse character and steady demand in the housing market.
Postcode districts covering Heaton
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sunderland 8.8 miles14.2 km
- South Shields 6.2 miles10 km
- Gateshead 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Washington 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Durham 14.3 miles23 km
- Wallsend 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Newburn 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Whitley Bay 6 miles9.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Blyth 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Peterlee 18.3 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Manor Park Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Walkergate Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ouseburn Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Byker Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- South Jesmond Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- North Jesmond Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Dene & South Gosforth Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Walker Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Wallsend North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Longbenton & Benton Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Monument Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bridges Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Heaton
NE6 5YE, NE6 5UL, NE6 5UQ, NE6 5XR, NE6 5DQ, NE6 5BW, NE6 5XA, NE6 5LT, NE6 5TE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.6 miles54 km
- Manors Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Central Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Haymarket bus station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Eldon Square bus station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Heaton Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Osborne Hotel 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Durham House Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great North Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
Schools in Heaton
- Chillingham Road Primary School Primary
- Ravenswood Primary School Primary
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Primary
Local points of interest
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles3 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 1.9 miles3 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km