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 miles
- Sunderland 8.5 miles
- South Shields 3 miles
- Gateshead 7.4 miles
- Washington 8.4 miles
- Durham 16.9 miles
- Wallsend 2.7 miles
- Newburn 11.3 miles
- Whitley Bay 2 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 12.2 miles
- Blyth 7.9 miles
- Peterlee 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tynemouth Built-up area 0.5 miles
- North Shields Ward 0.9 miles
- New York & Murton Ward 1 mile
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South Ward 1.2 miles
- Chirton & Percy Main Ward 1.2 miles
- Monkseaton Ward 1.4 miles
- Beacon and Bents Ward 1.9 miles
- Whitley Bay Built-up area 2 miles
- Whitley Bay North Ward 2 miles
- Howdon Ward 2.1 miles
- Shiremoor Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Battle Hill Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Preston with Preston Grange
NE29 9NU, NE29 0HB, NE29 9LA, NE29 9EF, NE29 9QQ, NE29 8AG, NE30 2UA, NE29 0RS, NE29 0JB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.2 miles
- Brockley railway station 4.1 miles
- East Boldon Rail Station 5.2 miles
- Haymarket bus station 6.8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Preston with Preston Grange Ad
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 1.3 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 6.4 miles
- Dunes Hotel 1.8 miles
- The Little Haven Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Village Hotel Newcastle 4 2.1 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 5.9 miles
- The Longship 2 3.6 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 6.1 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 7 miles
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 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.5 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.6 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 6.2 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 6.5 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 6.7 miles