Pegswood
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.226, -1.67 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 21 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Pegswood is a village and ward in rural Northumberland, set just outside the market town of Morpeth and within easy commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne. It sits amid low-lying farmland and small patches of woodland, with a mix of traditional pit-era terraces and more recent housing that gives it a semi-rural, residential feel while retaining good road links to nearby towns.
Historically the village expanded around coal mining and the mining heritage still shapes local identity, with remnants of pit cottages and community memory of the industry. Today the local economy is largely residential and service-oriented, supported by a primary school, village hall and sports clubs; community events and strong local networks help maintain a village atmosphere despite its proximity to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Pegswood
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 15.8 miles
- Sunderland 24.8 miles
- South Shields 19.6 miles
- Gateshead 19.9 miles
- Washington 23.3 miles
- Wallsend 16.6 miles
- Newburn 17 miles
- Whitley Bay 14.8 miles
- Blyth 8.9 miles
- Cramlington 10.1 miles
- Ashington 5.5 miles
- Jarrow 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ulgham Parish 1.4 miles
- Tritlington and West Chevington Parish 1.6 miles
- Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish 1.9 miles
- Widdrington Station Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Longhirst Parish 2.5 miles
- Hebron Parish 2.8 miles
- Pegswood Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Fair Moor Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Widdrington Village Parish 3.6 miles
- Ellington and Linton Parish 3.8 miles
- Morpeth North Ward 3.8 miles
- Burgham Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Pegswood
NE61 6RZ, NE61 6YP, NE61 5PN, NE61 3NH, NE61 3LX, NE61 3JW, NE61 6PB, NE61 5QB, NE61 6SX … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 50.4 miles
- Widdrington Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Pegswood Ad
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 4.4 miles
- Host & Stay | Long View Lodge 3.9 miles
- The Anglers Arms 4 5.9 miles
- The Portland 3 4.5 miles
- Host & Stay - Crescent House 4.7 miles
- The Cook and Barker Inn 4 8.3 miles
- Premier Inn Ashington 3 5 miles
- The Granby Inn 4 7.3 miles
- The queens head 6.9 miles
- Host & Stay | Roselyn By The Sea 6.7 miles
Schools in Pegswood
- Pegswood Primary School Primary
- Tritlington C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 0.9 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 3.6 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 8.4 miles
- Cragside Estate 9.8 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 9.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 10.6 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 13.5 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 14.5 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 14.7 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 16.2 miles