Wallsend Central
Ward in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 54.994, -1.524 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 30 66 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Wallsend Central sits at the heart of Wallsend in North Tyneside, on the north bank of the River Tyne just a short Metro ride from Newcastle. It is primarily residential with a compact town centre, local shops and services, and good transport links that make it a commuter-friendly part of the wider Tyne and Wear conurbation.
The ward is notable for its layered history: the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall is marked by the Segedunum Roman fort and museum, while more recent generations grew up around the great shipyards and engineering works (including yards associated with Swan Hunter), giving the area a strong industrial and working-class identity. Community life is buoyed by long-standing clubs and projects - famous local football nurseries have produced high‑profile players - alongside ongoing regeneration efforts to diversify the local economy and improve amenities.
Postcode districts covering Wallsend Central
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.4 miles
- Sunderland 7.9 miles
- South Shields 4.2 miles
- Gateshead 4.5 miles
- Washington 6.5 miles
- Durham 14.8 miles
- Wallsend 0.5 miles
- Newburn 8.5 miles
- Whitley Bay 4.4 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.7 miles
- Blyth 9 miles
- Peterlee 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wallsend Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Wallsend North Ward 1 mile
- Howdon Ward 1.1 miles
- Hebburn North Ward 1.2 miles
- Battle Hill Ward 1.2 miles
- Walkergate Ward 1.4 miles
- Hebburn Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Monkton Ward 2 miles
- Walker Ward 2 miles
- Hebburn South Ward 2.1 miles
- Primrose Ward 2.1 miles
- Heaton Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Wallsend Central
NE28 6BY, NE28 7PZ, NE28 7NE, NE28 7HB, NE28 7LP, NE28 6RA, NE28 8LN, NE28 7RL, NE28 6PT … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.7 miles
- Heworth Station 3.2 miles
- Brockley railway station 3.5 miles
- Haymarket bus station 3.8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 3.8 miles
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Schools in Wallsend Central
- Burnside College Secondary
- Richardson Dees Primary School Primary
- Western Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Segedunum museum Museum 0.5 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 0.6 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 3.2 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.4 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 3.6 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 3.7 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 3.7 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.8 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 3.9 miles