Killingworth
Built-up area in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 55.04, -1.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 71 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Killingworth in North Tyneside, England is a suburban town on the northern fringe of the Tyneside conurbation, a few miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. It’s largely a product of post‑war planning with mixed 1960s–70s housing, a local shopping centre and community facilities, and is anchored by the popular Killingworth Lake and surrounding parkland which provide space for walking, water sports and family leisure.
Historically the area grew from coal‑mining origins and is notable for links to early steam locomotive development at Killingworth Colliery, though heavy industry has largely gone and the local economy is now a mix of retail, light industry and commuting into Newcastle. Despite that shift, the town retains a strong community feel with active clubs, schools and residents’ groups, and its green spaces make it a valued residential area within the North East.
Postcode districts covering Killingworth
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Sunderland 11.7 miles18.8 km
- South Shields 7.5 miles12 km
- Gateshead 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Washington 10 miles16.1 km
- Durham 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Wallsend 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newburn 7.5 miles12 km
- Whitley Bay 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 14.3 miles23 km
- Blyth 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Peterlee 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Camperdown Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Longbenton Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Backworth & Holystone Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dudley Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Forest Hall Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Weetslade Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- North Gosforth Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Longbenton & Benton Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Parklands Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wideopen Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Backworth Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Seghill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Killingworth
NE12 6TX, NE12 6SE, NE23 7NT, NE12 6AZ, NE12 6SL, NE12 6RA, NE12 6QD, NE12 5UT, NE12 6TA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.1 miles59.8 km
- Cramlington Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Manors Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Haymarket bus station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Eldon Square bus station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Killingworth Ad
- Great North Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Osborne Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
Schools in Killingworth
- Amberley Primary School Primary
- Bailey Green Primary School Primary
- Burradon Community Primary School Primary
- George Stephenson High School Secondary
- Grasmere Academy Primary
- Westmoor Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 4 miles6.5 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles6.5 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.3 miles7 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 4.8 miles7.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km