Cleadon and East Boldon
Ward in South Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 54.953, -1.416 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 37 62 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
Cleadon and East Boldon sit on the southern edge of South Tyneside, with Cleadon close to the coast and the rolling grassland of Cleadon Hills offering sweeping views toward the North Sea. The area feels distinctly village-like despite good transport links: cottages and a village green in East Boldon contrast with the coastal terraces and conservation-minded development in Cleadon, and plenty of local footpaths and green space give it a semi-rural character.
Both places have a long history - the wider Boldon area features in medieval records such as the Boldon Book - and retain a strong community spirit, with local pubs, independent shops and annual events. Economically they function largely as prosperous commuter neighbourhoods for nearby urban centres, while small businesses, schools and active conservation and heritage groups help keep the social life lively and village-centred.
Postcode districts covering Cleadon and East Boldon
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.2 miles
- Sunderland 3.8 miles
- Hartlepool 21.4 miles
- South Shields 1.9 miles
- Gateshead 6.9 miles
- Washington 5.3 miles
- Durham 13.3 miles
- Wallsend 5.3 miles
- Newburn 12.9 miles
- Whitley Bay 6.7 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 8 miles
- Blyth 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cleadon Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Whiteleas Ward 0.8 miles
- East Boldon and West Boldon Built-up area 1 mile
- Cleadon Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Biddick and All Saints Ward 1.4 miles
- Harton Ward 1.6 miles
- Whitburn and Marsden Ward 1.7 miles
- Boldon Colliery Built-up area 1.7 miles
- West Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Whitburn Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Redhill Ward 1.9 miles
- Fulwell Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Cleadon and East Boldon
SR6 7XH, NE36 0SJ, NE36 0LY, NE36 0SQ, SR6 7TQ, SR6 7QX, NE36 0DS, NE36 0SA, NE36 0EE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.7 miles
- East Boldon Rail Station 0.5 miles
- Brockley railway station 1.8 miles
- Haymarket bus station 8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 8 miles
Hotels near Cleadon and East Boldon Ad
- Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre 4 3.4 miles
- The Seaburn Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 2.2 miles
- Clarion Hotel Newcastle South 4 2.1 miles
- Lemonfield Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland 4 2.8 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 7.4 miles
- Grand Hotel Sunderland 4 2.4 miles
- The Longship 2 3.8 miles
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 5.1 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 7.8 miles
Schools in Cleadon and East Boldon
- Cleadon C of E Academy Primary
- East Boldon Infants' School Primary
- East Boldon Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stadium of Light Stadium 2.9 miles
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 3.2 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 3.3 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.6 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 5.1 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.2 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 5.7 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 7.3 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 7.3 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 7.4 miles