Western Approach is a street located in the town of South Shields. The street has a length of approximately 476 metres.
The street is located within the South Tyneside 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 36816450 and 36817402 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NE33 5QY, NE33 5QU, NE33 5QS, NE33 5NN, NE33 5DR and NE33 5DP.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 247.5 miles North from central London., 7.08 miles East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 60.03 miles East from Carlisle and 72.73 miles North from York.
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Map of Western Approach
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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 Western Approach
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne Address: 2 Hobson Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.23 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Whitley Bay Address: 9 Spanish City Plaza Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.95 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool Address: Whitemare Pool, A194, Gateshead, NE10 8YB Telephone: 0191 469 5718 Visit Hotel Page |
4.39 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Holystone Address: Edmund Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.44 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Sunderland A19 A1231 Address: Wessington Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.54 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Harvey Quinn Estate Agents | Anna Buildings, Tudor Road, Sou, South Shields,NE33 4PQ | |
| Chase Holmes | 96-98 Fowler St, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 5PD | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 7 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields, NE33 4NU | Visit Website |
| Andrew Craig | 122 Fowler Street, South Shields, NE33 1PZ | Visit Website |
| Moody & Co | 144 - 146, Fowler Street, South Shields, NE33 1PZ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.990908 |
| Longitude | -1.435312 |
| OS Easting (X): | 436126 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 566411 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ361664 |
Roads that have a Junction with Western Approach
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Laygate (A194) | roundabout |
| New Green Street | junction |
| Victoria Road | roundabout |
| Tudor Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:24 |
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| Sunset | 15:40 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (17.74 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 | E00044010, E00043989, E00044013 & E00044007 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Hardship, Constrained Neighbourhoods & Constrained Young Families |
| Average Age | 44.77 & 40.22 |
| Area Population | 1572.00 & 1394.00 |
| Male Population | 802.00 & 718.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 770.00 & 676.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 87 & 138 (8%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008667 &E01008666 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Tyneside 002D &South Tyneside 002C |
| SOA Code: | 4c &4d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001769 |
| MSOA Name: | South Tyneside 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland South Shields 2 |
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| Chichester Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4HF |
| 01914541668 |
| Distance: 0.22 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland South Shields 2 |
| Asda South Shields |
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| Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ |
| 0191 275 8020 |
| Distance: 0.37 Miles |
| Directions to Asda South Shields |
| Sainsburys South Shields Stanhope Road Local |
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| 138 Stanhope Road, South Shields, England, NE33 4BP |
| 1914562629 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys South Shields Stanhope Road Local |
| Morrisons South Shields |
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| Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2AA |
| 0191 456 9139 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons South Shields |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Tyneside |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear &NE33 2RL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0191 427 7000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South Shields |
| The Member of Parliament is Emma Lewell-Buck |
| Details for the MP Emma Lewell-Buck on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Emma Lewell-Buck on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Emma Lewell-Buck won with a majority of 6,653 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 68,366 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Simonside and Rekendyke &Beacon and Bents Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Sea View Primary School
Address: Sea View Primary School, Norham Avenue North, Horsley Hill Community Campus, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01914274343
St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harton House Road East, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Hadrian Primary School
Address: Hadrian Primary School, Baring Street, Hadrian Primary School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2BB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01914554514
Westoe Crown Primary School
Address: Westoe Crown Primary School, Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3NS
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01914272160
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Address: Ridgeway Primary Academy, Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01914552865
Marine Park Primary School
Address: Marine Park Primary School, Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01914554513
Mortimer Primary School
Address: Mortimer Primary School, Mortimer Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01914554504
St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields
Address: St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields, Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact:
Laygate Community School
Address: Laygate Community School, Laygate Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4JJ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01914562470
Ashley Primary School
Address: Ashley Primary School, Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Stanhope Primary School
Address: Stanhope Primary School, Gresford Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4SZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01914201710
SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields), Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0TS
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01914562413
Biddick Hall Junior School
Address: Biddick Hall Junior School, Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01915362186
Monkton Infants' School
Address: Monkton Infants' School, St Simon Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SD
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01914561917
Monkton Academy
Address: Monkton Academy, Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9RD
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01914240200
Lord Blyton Primary School
Address: Lord Blyton Primary School, Blyton Avenue, Simonside, Lord Blyton School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9BN
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 07903725594
Simonside Primary School
Address: Simonside Primary School, Glasgow Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AU
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01914898315
England Higher Schools
Tyne Coast College
Address: Tyne Coast College, St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01914273500
England Secondary Schools
Mortimer Community College
Address: Mortimer Community College, Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01914566511
St Wilfrid's RC College
Address: St Wilfrid's RC College, Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01914569121
St Wilfrid's RC College
Address: St Wilfrid's RC College, Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NEW GEORGE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5DU
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4560053
ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEW GEORGE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5DU
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4555958
WAWN STREET SURGERY
Address: WAWN STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4DX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4542211
WESTOE SURGERY
Address: STANHOPE PARADE HEALTH CENTRE, GORDON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4JP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
CHICHESTER PRACTICE
Address: STANHOPE PARADE HEALTH CENTRE, GORDON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4JP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
WEST VIEW SURGERY
Address: GORDON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4JP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 2834820
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
J.T. MCGUINNESS OPTOMETRIST
Address: 33 WESTOE ROAD, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4LS
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SOUTH SHIELDS)
Address: 90-94 KING STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 1JE
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SOUTH SHIELDS)
Address: 17-19 KING STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 1DA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
SIDNEY WALTON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 515 STANHOPE ROAD, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 4QX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NORTH SHIELDS)
Address: UNIT 3, THE BEACON CENTRE, 35 BEDFORD STREET, NORTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 6QA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
P & A EYECARE
Address: 11 NILE STREET, NORTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0BD
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heworth Station is 5.50 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.
Sunderland Station is 6.26 miles away.
Address: Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Sunderland is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Sunderland Station is staffed on a full time basis.