Wingrove
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 54.982, -1.64 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 23 65 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Wingrove is an inner‑city ward just to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, made up largely of high‑density Victorian terraced housing, some post‑war estates and small commercial terraces. Its central location gives good links into the city for work and study, while local streets are a mix of independent shops, takeaways and small businesses serving a compact urban community.
Historically part of Newcastle’s 19th‑century expansion during the industrial era, the ward today is culturally diverse with a mix of long‑standing residents and newer arrivals. It faces typical urban challenges - pockets of deprivation and ongoing regeneration - but also shows a strong sense of community through local groups, neighbourhood projects and a lively grassroots culture.
Postcode districts covering Wingrove
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1.1 miles
- Sunderland 10.6 miles
- South Shields 8.7 miles
- Gateshead 3.4 miles
- Washington 7.6 miles
- Durham 14.2 miles
- Wallsend 4.9 miles
- Newburn 3.9 miles
- Whitley Bay 8.3 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 11.7 miles
- Blyth 10.7 miles
- Peterlee 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Arthur's Hill Ward 0.4 miles
- Elswick Ward 1 mile
- Monument Ward 1 mile
- Newcastle upon Tyne Built-up area 1.1 miles
- West Fenham Ward 1.4 miles
- Blakelaw Ward 1.4 miles
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 1.5 miles
- South Jesmond Ward 1.6 miles
- Gosforth Ward 1.6 miles
- Benwell & Scotswood Ward 1.6 miles
- Kenton Ward 1.6 miles
- North Jesmond Ward 1.6 miles
Example postcodes in Wingrove
NE4 9BJ, NE2 4AS, NE4 9TQ, NE4 9QN, NE4 9JA, NE4 9YE, NE4 9UL, NE2 4LR, NE2 4LY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 4.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.7 miles
- Central Station 1.3 miles
- Manors Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 1.1 miles
- Haymarket bus station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Wingrove Ad
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 1.5 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 1.2 miles
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 1.4 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 4 1.5 miles
- Motel One Newcastle 3 1.3 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 1.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle 3 1.2 miles
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle 3 1.4 miles
- Grey Street Hotel 4 1.4 miles
Schools in Wingrove
- Dame Allan's Schools Independent - all ages
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School Secondary
- Sacred Heart Primary School Primary
- Wingrove Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- St James' Park Stadium 0.8 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 1.1 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 1.1 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 1.1 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 1.2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 1.3 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 1.5 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 1.7 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 1.9 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 3 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 3.5 miles