Ponteland West
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.045, -1.908 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 06 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Ponteland West is a ward on the edge of Ponteland in Northumberland, England, a few miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne and within easy reach of Newcastle International Airport. The ward mixes suburban streets with the leafy, large‑plot character of nearby Darras Hall and surrounding farmland, giving it a semi‑rural commuter‑belt feel.
Locally it’s known for good schools, active community clubs, green spaces and sports facilities alongside a small historic core with a parish church and older buildings that hint at its village past. Economically the area is service‑oriented and commuter‑linked to Newcastle upon Tyne, while village events and voluntary groups keep a strong social identity despite steady modern development.
Postcode districts covering Ponteland West
NE15, NE18, NE19, NE20, NE45, NE46
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 11.3 miles
- Sunderland 21.9 miles
- South Shields 19.8 miles
- Gateshead 14.5 miles
- Washington 18.6 miles
- Durham 22.7 miles
- Wallsend 15.6 miles
- Newburn 8 miles
- Whitley Bay 17.6 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.2 miles
- Blyth 15.8 miles
- Chester-le-Street 18.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stamfordham Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Matfen Parish 1.9 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ponteland North Ward 3.6 miles
- Whittington Parish 3.7 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Belsay Parish 4.5 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Medburn Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Ponteland South with Heddon Ward 4.8 miles
- Capheaton Parish 4.9 miles
- Ovington Parish 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ponteland West
NE18 0BA, NE20 0RN, NE19 2HQ, NE18 0AB, NE19 2HU, NE19 2AP, NE20 0TD, NE45 5QA, NE20 0SQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 41.6 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Ponteland West Ad
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 1.9 miles
- The Beresford Arms 3 7.1 miles
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 9.3 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 7.8 miles
- The Coach and Horses 9.2 miles
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 9.8 miles
- The George Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- Station Inn 9 miles
- Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport 3 7.7 miles
- Metro Inns Newcastle 9.8 miles
Schools in Ponteland West
- Stamfordham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stagshaw House Estate 5.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.7 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 9.2 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 9.9 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 12.4 miles