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Hird Close is a in |GATESHEAD
The street is located within the 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 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 246.49 miles North from central London., 1.88 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 54.18 miles East from Carlisle and 71.7 miles North from York.
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001684 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Hird Close
UPRN: 10093491377
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491378
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491379
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491380
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491381
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491382
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491383
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491384
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491385
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491386
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491387
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491388
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491389
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491390
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491391
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491392
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491393
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491394
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491395
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491396
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491397
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491398
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491399
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491400
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491401
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491402
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491403
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491404
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491405
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491406
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491407
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491408
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491409
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491410
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491411
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10093491412
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
We have found 1 postcode
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| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Location Details
| Hird Close | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 54.955161 |
| Longitude | -1.577691 |
| OS Easting (X): | 427041 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 562370 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ270624 |
Roads that have a Junction with Hird Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Hepburn Gardens |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (12.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.1°C (80.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00041648 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Young Hard-Pressed Families |
| Average Age | 38.32 |
| Area Population | 1680.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 911.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 92 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008214 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 003A |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001684 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Gateshead Old Fold |
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| Old Fold Road, Old Fold, Gateshead, NE10 0DH |
| 0191 210 6910 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gateshead Old Fold |
| Asda Felling |
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| Crowhall Lane, Felling, NE10 9PW |
| 0191 495 7990 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Felling |
| Tesco Gateshead Carr Hill Rd Express |
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| Carr Hill Rd, Gateshead, NE10 9EL |
| 0345 610 2785 |
| Distance: 0.84 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gateshead Carr Hill Rd Express |
| Tesco Gateshead Trinity Square Extra |
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| 1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG |
| 0345 266 6561 |
| Distance: 1.16 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gateshead Trinity Square Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| 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 Gateshead |
| The Member of Parliament is Kate Osborne |
| Details for the MP Kate Osborne on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kate Osborne on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kate Osborne won with a majority of 8,964 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,272 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Felling Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lingey House Primary School
Address: Lingey House Primary School, Millford, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8DN
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01914381287
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0QY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Colegate, Leam Lane, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8PP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
Colegate Community Primary School
Address: Colegate Community Primary School, Colegate West, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9AH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01914206626
The Drive Community Primary School
Address: The Drive Community Primary School, The Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01914210390
Brandling Primary School
Address: Brandling Primary School, Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0JB
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01914334079
Falla Park Community Primary School
Address: Falla Park Community Primary School, Falla Park Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9HP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01914334011
Windy Nook Primary School
Address: Windy Nook Primary School, Albion Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9BD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01914694954
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Bede Community Primary School
Address: Bede Community Primary School, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 07947908427
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Address: Carr Hill Community Primary School, Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5NB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01914771203
South Street Community Primary School
Address: South Street Community Primary School, Cramer Street, Deckham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4BB
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01914773993
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1XA
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01912328054
England Secondary Schools
Heworth Comprehensive Grange School
Address: Heworth Comprehensive Grange School, High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PT
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Gateshead College
Address: Gateshead College, Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01914900300
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1-2 PARK VIEW, FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 9ND
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
OLD DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 294 OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4BQ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
MR ALEC WAUGH AND ASSOCIATES
Address: THE LODGE, 160 DRYDEN ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5BY
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
K S BAMRAH AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 27A JACKSON STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1EE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (DENTAL SURGERY
Address: QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 6SX
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT SMILE GATESHEAD PARTNERSHIP
Address: 15 REGENT TERRACE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1LU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR AM SCOTT
Address: THE BEDE CENTRE, OLD FOLD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4785976
THE BEDE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE BEDE CENTRE, OLD FOLD ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
THE BEDE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE BEDE CENTRE, OLD FOLD ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
FELLING VACCINATION CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HIGH ST, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
CROWHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FELLING HEALTH CENTRE, STEPHENSON TERRACE, FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 9QG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4699391
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: FELLING HEALTH CENTRE, STEPHENSON TERRACE, FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 9QG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4692316
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: FELLING HEALTH CENTRE, STEPHENSON TERRACE, FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 9QG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4384300
K & A PHARMACY
Address: 292 OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4BQ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772797
BEWICK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 13 BEWICK ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE8 4DP
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 774456
RG YOUNG PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 33 SHERIFFS HIGHWAY, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5PJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4826457
WELL
Address: 105 PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1LR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 775349
PRINCE CONSORT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1NB
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 772280
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
JAMES WOOD (FELLING) (MORLEY TERRACE)
Address: 10 MORLEY TERRACE, GATESHEAD, NE10 9HJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (FELLING)
Address: 9 CROWHALL LANE, FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 9PW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (GATESHEAD)
Address: TRINITY SQUARE, 241 HIGH STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1EP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GATESHEAD)
Address: 37 JACKSON STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1EE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
GATESHEAD TRINITY SQUARE
Address: 1 TRINITY SQUARE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1AG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
GEOFF STEVEN & SONS LTD (GATESHEAD)
Address: 11 HIGH WEST STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1EH
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heworth Station is 0.90 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.
Manors Station is 1.62 miles away.
Address: Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Manors is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Tyne and Wear Metro and is managed by Northern.
Manors Station is an unstaffed station.