East Boldon and West Boldon
Built-up area in South Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 54.946, -1.439 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 36 61 |
| Population: | 5,001 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
The villages of East Boldon and West Boldon sit in the borough of South Tyneside, on the north-eastern edge of the old county of Durham, a short distance inland from the coast and within easy reach of South Shields, Sunderland and Newcastle. East Boldon has a local railway station on the Durham Coast corridor giving regular regional links, and both places largely function as residential, commuter villages with a mix of local shops, pubs and active community groups.
Historically the Boldons grew from farming and later coal-mining in nearby Boldon Colliery, and the area features in medieval records such as the Boldon Book associated with the bishopric of Durham. Today they retain a village feel with green spaces, community halls and annual events, combining a strong local identity with easy access to the jobs, culture and coast of the North East.
Postcode districts covering East Boldon and West Boldon
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 8.6 miles
- Sunderland 3.4 miles
- Hartlepool 21.3 miles
- South Shields 2.5 miles
- Gateshead 6 miles
- Washington 4.3 miles
- Durham 12.5 miles
- Wallsend 5 miles
- Newburn 12.1 miles
- Whitley Bay 7 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 7.3 miles
- Blyth 12.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Boldon Colliery Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Cleadon and East Boldon Ward 1 mile
- Cleadon Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Whiteleas Ward 1.3 miles
- Redhill Ward 1.3 miles
- Biddick and All Saints Ward 1.4 miles
- Castle Ward 1.9 miles
- Cleadon Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Jarrow Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Southwick Ward 2.1 miles
- Bede Ward 2.1 miles
- Fellgate and Hedworth Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in East Boldon and West Boldon
NE36 0SB, NE36 0EH, NE36 0EF, NE36 0LA, NE36 0BT, NE36 0LG, NE36 0ET, NE36 0LW, NE36 0SF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 11.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.2 miles
- East Boldon Rail Station 0.7 miles
- Brockley railway station 1.3 miles
- Haymarket bus station 7.3 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 7.3 miles
Hotels near East Boldon and West Boldon Ad
- Holiday Inn Newcastle South 4 0.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre 4 3.4 miles
- Grand Hotel Sunderland 4 2.9 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland 4 2.9 miles
- The Lemonfield Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- The Grotto 3.2 miles
- Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool 3 3.2 miles
- The Seaburn Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3 2.9 miles
- The Magnum Hotel, Sure Collection by Best Western 3 2 miles
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 7 miles
Schools in East Boldon and West Boldon
- East Boldon Infants' School Primary
- East Boldon Junior School Primary
- West Boldon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stadium of Light Stadium 3 miles
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 3.7 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 4 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 4.7 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.7 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 6.4 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 6.5 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 6.6 miles