Newbiggin Central and East
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.185, -1.52 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 30 87 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Newbiggin Central and East sits on the North Sea coast centred on the eastern side of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, England. The ward includes the seafront and sandy bay, backed by a promenade and rows of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, giving it a distinctly coastal small‑town character with easy access to shoreline walks and local seafood.
Historically the area grew from fishing and nearby coal workings and has seen several waves of regeneration aimed at boosting tourism and community life. Local shops, cafés and voluntary groups play a big part in day‑to‑day life, while many residents also commute to larger centres such as Newcastle, so the ward combines longstanding local identity with the practical rhythms of a commuter and seaside community.
Postcode districts covering Newbiggin Central and East
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13.6 miles22 km
- Sunderland 20.2 miles32.5 km
- South Shields 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Gateshead 17 miles27.4 km
- Washington 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Wallsend 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Newburn 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Whitley Bay 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Blyth 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Cramlington 7.4 miles11.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Seaton with Newbiggin West Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Woodhorn Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- College Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hirst Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lynemouth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ashington Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashington Central Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Haydon Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cambois Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bomarsund Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sleekburn Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Newbiggin Central and East
NE64 6AU, NE64 6RH, NE63 9XX, NE63 9ZF, NE64 6HQ, NE64 6HE, NE64 6EL, NE64 6JU, NE64 6DJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.8 miles75.3 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Widdrington Railway Station 5.4 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Newbiggin Central and East Ad
- The Queens Head 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Portland Hotel 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Lairds House 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Cockle Park Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km