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 miles
- Sunderland 8.8 miles
- South Shields 6.2 miles
- Gateshead 3.2 miles
- Washington 6.5 miles
- Durham 14.3 miles
- Wallsend 2.3 miles
- Newburn 6.4 miles
- Whitley Bay 6 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.8 miles
- Blyth 9.6 miles
- Peterlee 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Manor Park Ward 0.7 miles
- Walkergate Ward 0.9 miles
- Ouseburn Ward 1 mile
- Byker Ward 1 mile
- South Jesmond Ward 1 mile
- North Jesmond Ward 1.2 miles
- Dene & South Gosforth Ward 1.2 miles
- Walker Ward 1.6 miles
- Wallsend North Ward 1.7 miles
- Longbenton & Benton Ward 1.9 miles
- Monument Ward 1.9 miles
- Bridges Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Heaton
NE6 5LJ, NE6 5QY, NE6 5DZ, NE6 5RH, NE6 5YL, NE6 5YA, NE6 5XX, NE6 5BJ, NE6 5BU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 5.7 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.6 miles
- Manors Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Central Station 2.1 miles
- Haymarket bus station 1.7 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Heaton Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 1.4 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 2 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 1.2 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 1.4 miles
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 1.5 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 1.9 miles
- Durham House Hotel 2.6 miles
- Osborne Hotel 1.2 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.1 miles
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 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 1.5 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 1.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 1.6 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 1.7 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.7 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 1.8 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 1.9 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 2 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.3 miles