Kenton
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 55.004, -1.653 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 22 67 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Kenton is a largely residential ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, sitting in the northern suburbs of the city. It developed mainly in the early to mid 20th century and today mixes 1930s semis with later council housing, local shopping parades, pubs and community facilities; public transport links including the Tyne and Wear Metro and regular buses make the city centre and surrounding employment areas easily reachable.
The area has a neighbourhood feel, with green spaces and allotments, active community and sports clubs and a notable local secondary, Kenton School, which helps anchor social life. Historically a commuter suburb, it now combines that residential character with proximity to retail and business areas such as Kingston Park, giving residents a balance of quiet streets and convenient amenities.
Postcode districts covering Kenton
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Sunderland 11.9 miles19.1 km
- South Shields 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Gateshead 5 miles8 km
- Washington 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Durham 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Wallsend 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Newburn 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Whitley Bay 8.1 miles13 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Blyth 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Peterlee 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Blakelaw Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Gosforth Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Fenham Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Wingrove Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Denton & Westerhope Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arthur's Hill Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Parklands Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Jesmond Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Kenton
NE3 3AN, NE3 4QD, NE3 3YL, NE3 3BT, NE3 4TS, NE3 3XZ, NE3 4SU, NE3 3QH, NE3 3SU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.3 miles56.9 km
- Central Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Manors Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Haymarket bus station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eldon Square bus station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Kenton Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Great North Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Osborne Hotel 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 2.8 miles4.4 km
Schools in Kenton
- Kenton Bar Primary School Primary
- Kenton School Secondary
- Mountfield Primary School Primary
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Primary
- Wyndham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woolsington Hall Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2.5 miles4 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km