Ponteland South with Heddon
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.013, -1.799 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 12 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Ponteland South with Heddon sits on the western edge of Ponteland in Northumberland, combining suburban housing and village streets with surrounding farmland and pockets of woodland. It includes the small settlement of Heddon-on-the-Wall, close to the line of Hadrian's Wall, so the area carries a visible Roman and agricultural heritage alongside more recent suburban development.
Well connected by the A696 and within easy commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne, the ward is largely residential with a commuter-led economy, local shops, schools and active community groups. The presence of nearby, more affluent suburbs such as Darras Hall mixes with village halls, recreational clubs and occasional farmers' markets to give a varied social character.
Postcode districts covering Ponteland South with Heddon
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 6.6 miles
- Sunderland 17.1 miles
- South Shields 15.2 miles
- Gateshead 9.6 miles
- Washington 13.8 miles
- Durham 18.5 miles
- Wallsend 11 miles
- Newburn 3.2 miles
- Whitley Bay 13.5 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 17.5 miles
- Blyth 13.1 miles
- Chester-le-Street 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Medburn Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Throckley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ponteland Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Walbottle Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Callerton & Throckley Ward 3.1 miles
- Newburn Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Chapel Ward 3.3 miles
- Ryton Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ponteland South with Heddon
NE15 0DB, NE15 0JT, NE20 9EP, NE20 9JR, NE20 9PF, NE15 0BP, NE15 9QX, NE20 9LT, NE15 0JR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 4.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.8 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Newcastle Airport Metro 3.8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 7.7 miles
- Haymarket bus station 7.7 miles
Hotels near Ponteland South with Heddon Ad
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 3.8 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 7 miles
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 5.2 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 8.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 5.7 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 6.1 miles
- The Beresford Arms 3 7.9 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 6.4 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 8.1 miles
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 6.7 miles
Schools in Ponteland South with Heddon
- Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woolsington Hall Estate 4.6 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 5 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 7.5 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 7.6 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 7.7 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 7.7 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 8 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 8.1 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 8.4 miles