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 miles
- Sunderland 11.9 miles
- South Shields 9.4 miles
- Gateshead 5 miles
- Washington 9.1 miles
- Durham 15.8 miles
- Wallsend 5.2 miles
- Newburn 3.7 miles
- Whitley Bay 8.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.3 miles
- Blyth 9.6 miles
- Peterlee 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blakelaw Ward 0.7 miles
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 0.8 miles
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 0.8 miles
- Newcastle upon Tyne Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Ward 1.1 miles
- Gosforth Ward 1.1 miles
- West Fenham Ward 1.6 miles
- Wingrove Ward 1.6 miles
- Denton & Westerhope Ward 1.8 miles
- Arthur's Hill Ward 2 miles
- Parklands Ward 2.1 miles
- North Jesmond Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Kenton
NE3 3RN, NE3 4SX, NE3 4PS, NE3 4UN, NE3 4PW, NE3 3AS, NE3 3TJ, NE3 3RE, NE3 3EG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 2.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.3 miles
- Central Station 2.8 miles
- Manors Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Haymarket bus station 2.4 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Kenton Ad
- Great North Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 2 miles
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 0.6 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 3 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.6 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 3.3 miles
- Osborne Hotel 2.2 miles
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.7 miles
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 3.1 miles
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 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.3 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 2.4 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2.5 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.5 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.7 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.7 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.8 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.9 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 2.9 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.3 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles