Blencathra Way is a street located in the town of Blaydon. It uses the postcode NE21 6SW. The street has a length of approximately 483 metres.
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 14902975 and 14981369 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 247.69 miles North from central London., 4.42 miles West from Newcastle upon Tyne, 48.72 miles East from Carlisle and 73.18 miles North from York.
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Map of Blencathra Way
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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 Blencathra Way
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Metro Centre Address: Derwent Haugh Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Gateshead Address: Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3BE Telephone: 0871 984 6283 Visit Hotel Page |
1.48 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Metro Centre Address: Clasper Way, Swalwel, Newcastle Upon Tyne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.54 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle South Address: Lobley Hill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.48 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley Address: Maingate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.61 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Living Local | 18b Front Street, Winlaton, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4RE | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 35 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6AF | Visit Website |
| Keepmoat Homes | Off Elm Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5AW | Visit Website |
| True Homes Estate Agents | The Stables Church Green, Whickham,NE16 5UA | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 4 Fellside Road Whickham NE16 4JU | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.951294 |
| Longitude | -1.714713 |
| OS Easting (X): | 418269 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 561895 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ183619 |
Roads that have a Junction with Blencathra Way
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Helvellyn Close | junction |
| Kirkstone Close | junction |
| Swindale Close | junction |
| West Lea | pseudo node |
| East Lea | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 19 December 2024 at 02:00 (8.09 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.0°C (87.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00041983 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers |
| Average Age | 40.75 |
| Area Population | 1855.00 |
| Male Population | 884.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 971.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 60 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008280 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 004E |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001685 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Blaydon |
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| Shibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 5QE |
| 0191 4484867 |
| Distance: 0.83 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Blaydon |
| Iceland Blaydon |
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| Unit 24 Blaydon Shop Cntr, Blaydon, Newcastle, NE21 5BT |
| 01914142222 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blaydon |
| Tesco Whickham Express |
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| Front St, Whickham, NE16 4DS |
| 0345 610 2821 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whickham Express |
| Asda Gateshead |
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| Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YA |
| 0191 460 2981 |
| Distance: 1.59 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gateshead |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01661 - Prudhoe |
| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
| Area Code: 01207 - Consett |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 26 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 48 |
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 Liz Twist |
| Details for the MP Liz Twist on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Liz Twist on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Liz Twist won with a majority of 11,153 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,487 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Blaydon Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Parkhead Community Primary School
Address: Parkhead Community Primary School, Park Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6LT
Distance: 0.20 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: 0.69 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: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Blaydon West Primary School
Address: Blaydon West Primary School, Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01914143286
England Secondary Schools
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Address: St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01914990111
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
OLDWELL SURGERY
Address: 10 FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 4RD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5002023
HOLLYHURST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8 FRONT STREET, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 4RD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4990966
BLAYDON GP LED PRACTICE
Address: BLAYDON PCC, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2834600
BLAYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
CHAINBRIDGE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5AE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4990965
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (WINLATON)
Address: 18 THE GARTH, FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 6DD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
THE GLASSES FACTORY (BLAYDON)
Address: 32 THE PRECINCT, WESLEY COURT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BLAYDON)
Address: UNIT 2, THE PRECINCT, WESLEY COURT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
B BRAYSHER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 23 THE PRECINCT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
STEWART EYECARE
Address: 99 FRONT STREET, WHICKHAM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 4JL
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
4149 GATESHEAD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GIBSIDE WAY, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 9YA
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Blaydon Station is 1.00 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.
MetroCentre Station is 2.01 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.