About The Covers
The Covers is a street located in the town of Whickham. It uses the postcode NE16 3DB. The street has a length of approximately 66 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 14906825 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 247.59 miles North from central London., 3.44 miles South West from Newcastle upon Tyne, 49.72 miles East from Carlisle and 73 miles North from York.
THE COVERS is within the Post Town of NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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Map of The Covers
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001690 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £118,000 | £135,500 | £126,750 | 2 |
| 2016 | £148,500 | £148,500 | £148,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £118,000 | £182,500 | £150,250 | 2 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £66,500 | £83,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £126,667 | 3 |
| 2022 | £124,000 | £120,000 | £120,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HLF Estate Agents | Metropolitan House, Longrigg Road, Swalwell, Gateshead,NE16 3AS | Visit Website |
| Sarah Mains Residential Sales and Lettings | 8-10 The Square, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JB | Visit Website |
| Peter Ross | 2 Jasmine Villas, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Location Details
| The Covers | |
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| Latitude | 54.953913 |
| Longitude | -1.689870 |
| OS Easting (X): | 419859 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 562193 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ199622 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Covers
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Pavilion | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
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| Sunset | 19:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 20 September 2024 at 21:00 (8.81 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.2°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00170027 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers |
| Average Age | 37.42 |
| Area Population | 1783.00 |
| Male Population | 903.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 880.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 73 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008262 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 009A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001690 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Gateshead |
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| Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YA |
| 0191 460 2981 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gateshead |
| Tesco Whickham Express |
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| Front St, Whickham, NE16 4DS |
| 0345 610 2821 |
| Distance: 0.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whickham Express |
| Morrisons Blaydon |
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| Shibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 5QE |
| 0191 4484867 |
| Distance: 1 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Blaydon |
| Iceland Blaydon |
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| Unit 24 Blaydon Shop Cntr, Blaydon, Newcastle, NE21 5BT |
| 01914142222 |
| Distance: 1.15 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blaydon |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
| Area Code: 01661 - Prudhoe |
| Area Code: 01207 - Consett |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.9 | 7 | 9.9 | N | 21 |
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 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: Whickham North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Fellside Community Primary School
Address: Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Whickham, Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01914887486
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Address: Rowlands Gill Community Primary School, Dominines Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2PP
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: 01207549359
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: 2.12 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: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Address: Dunston Hill Community Primary School, Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01914334021
Front Street Community Primary School
Address: Front Street Community Primary School, North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01914881941
Canning Street Primary School
Address: Canning Street Primary School, Wellfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8PA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01912735465
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: 1.42 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary Academy
Address: Riverside Primary Academy, Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01914601918
West Newcastle Academy
Address: West Newcastle Academy, Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01912739477
Bridgewater Primary School
Address: Bridgewater Primary School, Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6NL
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01912745290
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Address: Atkinson Road Primary Academy, Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01912730452
Swalwell Primary School
Address: Swalwell Primary School, South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ
Distance: 0.47 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: 1.72 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: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Address: Lemington Riverside Primary School, Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8RR
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01912674315
Parkhead Community Primary School
Address: Parkhead Community Primary School, Park Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6LT
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01914335618
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Address: Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School, West Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6PH
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01914142557
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: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Blaydon West Primary School
Address: Blaydon West Primary School, Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY
Distance: 1.20 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: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01914606004
Whickham School
Address: Whickham School, Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01914960026
Excelsior Academy
Address: Excelsior Academy, Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01912288400
St Cuthbert's High School
Address: St Cuthbert's High School, Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01912744510
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Address: St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01914990111
England Higher Schools
Trinity Solutions Academy
Address: Trinity Solutions Academy, Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01912986950
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: 2.11 (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: 4.88 (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: 5.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to Newcastle Dental Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BLAYDON LEISURE AND PRIMARY CARE
Address: CENTRE, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
WHICKHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 44A FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSOPP HOUSE, LUCY STREET, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5PU
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FT
Address: BERNICIA HOUSE, GOLDCREST WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8NY
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
WHICKHAM VIEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1-3 WHICKHAM VIEW, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 6TB
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLAYDON GP LED PRACTICE
Address: BLAYDON PCC, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2834600
BLAYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4885555
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
CHAINBRIDGE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5AE
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4990965
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PCH CHEMIST
Address: UNIT A1, DERWENTHAUGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01919 160040
WELL
Address: 2-3 ST MARYS GREEN, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4DN
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 885296
WHICKHAM PHARMACY
Address: THE LODGE, RECTORY LANE, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4PD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4880956
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 619510
BOOTS
Address: CAMERON WALK, METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YQ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4932055
BOOTS
Address: 9-10 THE PRECINCT, WESLEY COURT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4143194
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
MetroCentre Station is 1.02 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.
Blaydon Station is 1.22 miles away.
Address: Blaydon station, Tyne Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JB
Blaydon is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Blaydon Station is an unstaffed station.