Highfield in the Settlement of Birtley
About Highfield
Highfield is a street located in the Settlement of Birtley. The street has a length of approximately 226 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Gateshead is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Gateshead District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 14914180 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DH3 1QQ and DH3 1QG.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 243.22 miles North from central London., 4.89 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 54.13 miles East from Carlisle and 68.46 miles North from York.
HIGHFIELD is within the Post Town of CHESTER LE STREET
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Map of Highfield
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001706 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Highfield |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Highfield
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
1.34 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Northbound Address: Moto Service Area A1(M) Portobello, Washington, DH3 2SJ, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6270 Visit Hotel Page |
1.36 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.55 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle South Address: Lobley Hill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.19 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley Address: Maingate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.21 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £176,000 | £135,000 | £155,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £187,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | £214,000 | £208,000 | £204,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £239,000 | £213,000 | 3 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Keyhole Residential | Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 48-49 The Galleries Washington Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords Lettings | 48-49The Galleries Washington Centre Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Gordon Lamb Ltd | Unit 51/52 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Highfield | |
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| Latitude | 54.906563 |
| Longitude | -1.575799 |
| OS Easting (X): | 427195 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 556963 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ272570 |
Roads that have a Junction with Highfield
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Crathie | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
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| Sunset | 16:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 10 November 2024 at 15:00 (14.39 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.8°C (92.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00170015 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 45.85 |
| Area Population | 1852.00 |
| Male Population | 899.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 953.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008224 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 025C |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001706 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 025 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 0.85 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
| Sainsburys Team Valley |
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| Eleventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0JY |
| 0191 491 1627 |
| Distance: 1.75 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Team Valley |
| Iceland Washington |
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| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.77 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 9.9 | 11.8 | 17.9 | N | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gateshead |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear &NE8 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01914 333 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blaydon |
| The Member of Parliament is Sharon Hodgson |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sharon Hodgson won with a majority of 6,913 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,972 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lamesley Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Address: Fell Dyke Community Primary School, Springwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01914334111
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01914334200
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7LH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Off Pickering Green, Harlow Green, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7HX
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Birtley East Community Primary School
Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: 01914102551
Harlow Green Community Primary School
Address: Harlow Green Community Primary School, Harlow Green Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7TB
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01914876703
Kibblesworth Academy
Address: Kibblesworth Academy, West View, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0XP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01914102975
England Secondary Schools
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| Bensham Hospital |
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| Address: Saltwell Road, Gateshead, |
| NHS Sector |
| South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 445 5231 |
| Distance: 4.94 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bensham Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
THE WREKENTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13 LONG BANK, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 7HE
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
WREKENTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SPRINGWELL ROAD, WREKENTON, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 7AD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SPRINGWELL ROAD, WREKENTON, GATESHEAD, NE9 7AD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4876129
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CTR., WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4166130
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 7 WREKENTON ROW, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 7JD
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4877007
WREKENTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 SPRINGWELL ROAD, WREKENTON, GATESHEAD, NE9 7JN
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 874258
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: WREKENTON HEALTH CENTRE, SPRINGWELL ROAD, WREKENTON, GATESHEAD, NE9 7AD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4878733
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heworth Station is 3.21 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.
Chester-le-Street Station is 3.59 miles away.
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Chester-le-Street is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Chester-le-Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.