Handy Drive is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 1,063 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 14913055 and 14980002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 247.56 miles North from central London., 2 miles South West from Newcastle upon Tyne, 51.18 miles East from Carlisle and 72.89 miles North from York.
HANDY DRIVE is within the Post Town of
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Map of Handy Drive
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001688 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Handy Drive |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Handy Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Metro Centre Address: Clasper Way, Swalwel, Newcastle Upon Tyne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.13 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Gateshead Address: Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3BE Telephone: 0871 984 6283 Visit Hotel Page |
1.21 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Metro Centre Address: Derwent Haugh Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.28 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre Address: Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.42 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley Address: Maingate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.59 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Global Investments Group (GIG) | Amber Court, (Office; G20), William Armstrong Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne,NE4 7YA | Visit Website |
| Oakleaf North East | Scotswood Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DF | Visit Website |
| Graysons Properties | West One Asama Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YD | Visit Website |
| Rook Matthews Sayer, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Commercial Properties | Newcastle House Albany Court, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YB | Visit Website |
| Keepmoat Homes | Off Whitehouse Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6LN | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Handy Drive | |
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| Latitude | 54.959313 |
| Longitude | -1.654003 |
| OS Easting (X): | 422153 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 562805 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ222628 |
Roads that have a Junction with Handy Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cross Lane | junction |
| Cross Lane | junction |
| St Omers Road (A1114) | junction |
| Mandela Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:25 |
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| Sunset | 15:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (9.89 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (85.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00170012 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 37.96 |
| Area Population | 2088.00 |
| Male Population | 1028.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1060.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 53 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008209 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 007A |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001688 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Benwell |
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| The Adelaide Centre, Benwell, NE4 8BE |
| 0191 210 6900 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Benwell |
| Iceland Benwell |
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| 2 Benwell Shopping Centre, Benwell, Newcastle on Tyne, NE4 8BE |
| 01912736392 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Benwell |
| Asda Gateshead |
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| Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YA |
| 0191 460 2981 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gateshead |
| Asda Benwell Mill Lane |
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| Mill Lane, Benwell, NE4 6QA |
| 0191 210 6960 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Benwell Mill Lane |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
| Area Code: 01661 - Prudhoe |
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 Gateshead |
| The Member of Parliament is Mark Ferguson |
| Details for the MP Mark Ferguson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mark Ferguson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mark Ferguson won with a majority of 9,644 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 69,827 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Dunston and Teams Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lobley Hill Primary School
Address: Lobley Hill Primary School, Rothbury Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01914334080
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Address: Brighton Avenue Primary School, Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01914218080
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School, Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2QU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Address: Dunston Hill Community Primary School, Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01914334021
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6JB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary Academy
Address: Riverside Primary Academy, Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01914601918
West Newcastle Academy
Address: West Newcastle Academy, Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01912739477
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Address: Atkinson Road Primary Academy, Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XT
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01912730452
Swalwell Primary School
Address: Swalwell Primary School, South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01914334000
St Bede's RC Primary School
Address: St Bede's RC Primary School, Howlett Hall Road, Denton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7HS
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
St George's RC Primary School
Address: St George's RC Primary School, Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6XX
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact:
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Address: Lemington Riverside Primary School, Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8RR
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: 01912674315
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BG
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact:
Blaydon West Primary School
Address: Blaydon West Primary School, Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: 01914143286
England Secondary Schools
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Address: Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School, Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01914606004
Excelsior Academy
Address: Excelsior Academy, Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01912288400
Nearest Hospitals
| Dunston Hill Hospital |
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| Address: Dunston Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9QT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dunston Hill Hospital |
| Bensham Hospital |
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| Address: Saltwell Road, Gateshead, |
| NHS Sector |
| South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 445 5231 |
| Distance: 2.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bensham Hospital |
| Newcastle Dental Hospital |
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| Address: Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: (0191) 233 6161 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to Newcastle Dental Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 SPOOR STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
WATCH DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 3 GRAINGER PARK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 8DP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
CRESCENT DENTAL CARE
Address: 3 THE CRESCENT, DUNSTON, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9SJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
WESTGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 GRAINGERVILLE NORTH, WESTGATE ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 6UJ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 3 CONDERCUM HOUSE
Address: UNIT 3, CONDERCUM HOUSE, 171 WEST ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 6PQ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
WHICKHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOLMSIDE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 142 ARMSTRONG ROAD, BENWELL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 8QB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2734009
GLENPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RAVENSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE11 9FJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4604300
DR PRUDHOE
Address: DUNSTON HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSTON HILL BANK, DUNSTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9PY
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01914605361
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: MELDON STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 6SH
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2986060
PROSPECT MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 501 WESTGATE ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 8AY
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 501 WESTGATE ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 8AY
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2260226
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: CAMERON WALK, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4932055
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YG
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 619510
FARAH CHEMISTS
Address: 136 ARMSTRONG ROAD, BENWELL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 8PR
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2735065
BOOTS
Address: RAVENSWORTH ROAD, DUNSTON, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9FJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 604351
FARAH CHEMISTS
Address: 44 ADELAIDE TERRACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 8BL
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2738415
WELL
Address: 17 THE CRESCENT, DUNSTON, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9SJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 604687
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE
Address: MANDELA WAY, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9DH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - METROCENTRE
Address: 93-97 CAMERON WALK, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (GATESHEAD)
Address: 81-83 RUSSELL WAY, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9XX
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
AZIZ BROTHERS (THE BOULEVARD)
Address: UNIT 96, 26 RUSSELL WAY, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GATESHEAD)
Address: 46-52 CAMERON WALK, INTU METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
CHEC NEWCASTLE
Address: UNIT 1.70-1, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YG
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
MetroCentre Station is 0.46 miles away.
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
MetroCentre is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
MetroCentre Station is an unstaffed station.
Dunston Station is 0.82 miles away.
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Dunston is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Dunston Station is an unstaffed station.