Preston with Preston Grange
Ward in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 55.018, -1.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 34 69 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Preston with Preston Grange sits within North Tyneside on the northern fringes of England, and is best known as a largely residential area that blends suburban housing with pockets of green space. Historically the name hints at older agricultural or manorial roots, but much of the neighbourhood grew in the 20th century and now hosts a mix of private homes, council estates and local shops, with many residents commuting into Newcastle and nearby town centres for work.
The ward benefits from being close to the coast and the River Tyne, giving easy access to coastal attractions around Tynemouth while retaining a quieter, community-focused feel. Local life is marked by active schools, sports clubs and community groups, and small business and light industrial units provide much of the immediate local employment and services.
Postcode districts covering Preston with Preston Grange
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Sunderland 8.5 miles13.7 km
- South Shields 3 miles4.9 km
- Gateshead 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Washington 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Durham 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Wallsend 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newburn 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Whitley Bay 2 miles3.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Blyth 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Peterlee 18.5 miles29.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Tynemouth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- North Shields Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- New York & Murton Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Chirton & Percy Main Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Monkseaton Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Beacon and Bents Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitley Bay Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Whitley Bay North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Howdon Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Shiremoor Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Battle Hill Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Preston with Preston Grange
NE29 9LH, NE29 9BG, NE29 9LQ, NE29 0PG, NE29 0AN, NE29 0RP, NE29 9EJ, NE29 9HP, NE29 0LX … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Brockley railway station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- East Boldon Rail Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Haymarket bus station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Eldon Square bus station 6.9 miles11 km
Hotels near Preston with Preston Grange Ad
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Dunes Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Little Haven Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Village Hotel Newcastle 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Great North Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Longship 2 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Preston with Preston Grange
- Preston Grange Primary School Primary
- Spring Gardens Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Arbeia museum Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 6.2 miles10 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 6.7 miles10.7 km