Backworth & Holystone
Ward in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 55.038, -1.54 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 29 71 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
The ward of Backworth and Holystone sits on the north‑west edge of North Tyneside, occupying a patchwork of old village streets, newer suburban estates and surrounding greenbelt. It lies between Newcastle and the more rural parts of Northumberland, so it has the feel of a commuter hinterland while still retaining village character and open spaces.
Historically the area grew up around agriculture and local mining, traces of which survive in local buildings and community memory, but recent decades have seen modest residential growth and small local businesses serving families and commuters. Good road links into the wider Tyne and Wear conurbation, active community groups, schools and traditional pubs all contribute to a largely settled, family‑oriented social life.
Postcode districts covering Backworth & Holystone
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.6 miles
- Sunderland 10.8 miles
- South Shields 6.2 miles
- Gateshead 6.9 miles
- Washington 9.6 miles
- Durham 17.8 miles
- Wallsend 2.7 miles
- Newburn 8.7 miles
- Whitley Bay 3.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.8 miles
- Blyth 6 miles
- Peterlee 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Backworth Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Longbenton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Shiremoor Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Killingworth Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Forest Hall Ward 1.5 miles
- Camperdown Ward 1.6 miles
- Holywell Ward 1.9 miles
- Seghill Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Battle Hill Ward 2 miles
- Longbenton & Benton Ward 2.3 miles
- Seaton Delaval Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Wallsend North Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Backworth & Holystone
NE27 0JB, NE27 0HG, NE12 9DW, NE12 9EL, NE27 0XJ, NE27 0DD, NE12 7FA, NE27 0GP, NE27 0XL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.8 miles
- Cramlington Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Manors Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Haymarket bus station 5.2 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Backworth & Holystone Ad
Schools in Backworth & Holystone
- Holystone Primary School Primary
- Parkside House School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.5 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 4.8 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 4.9 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.9 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.9 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 5 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 5.2 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 5.3 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 5.3 miles