Porthcawl Drive is a street located in the town of Washington. It uses the postcode NE37 2LT. The street has a length of approximately 236 metres.
The street is located within the Sunderland 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 38752140 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 243.76 miles North from central London., 4.89 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 56.02 miles East from Carlisle and 68.94 miles North from York.
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Map of Porthcawl Drive
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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 Porthcawl Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool Address: Whitemare Pool, A194, Gateshead, NE10 8YB Telephone: 0191 469 5718 Visit Hotel Page |
1.83 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
2.46 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Northbound Address: Moto Service Area A1(M) Portobello, Washington, DH3 2SJ, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6270 Visit Hotel Page |
2.59 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.65 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Sunderland A19 A1231 Address: Wessington Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.98 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Jill Moore Select Properties | 41 Spout Lane Washington Village NE38 7HP | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 48-49 The Galleries Washington Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords Lettings | 48-49The Galleries Washington Centre Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Gordon Lamb Ltd | Unit 51/52 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Location Details
| Porthcawl Drive | |
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| Latitude | 54.921785 |
| Longitude | -1.528776 |
| OS Easting (X): | 430199 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 558676 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ302587 |
Roads that have a Junction with Porthcawl Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Stone Cellar Road | junction |
| Blackheath Close | junction |
| Portrush Close | junction |
| Lytham Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 22 December 2024 at 16:00 (15.50 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.1°C (74.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00044951 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 48.07 |
| Area Population | 1385.00 |
| Male Population | 675.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 710.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008856 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sunderland 007B |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001797 |
| MSOA Name: | Sunderland 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
| Iceland Washington Food Warehous |
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| UNIT 2, THE PEEL CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| 01914192476 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington Food Warehous |
| Iceland Washington |
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| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.51 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
| Asda Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF |
| 0191 416 3838 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Washington |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0191 | WASHINGTON - NEWAS | P58 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 21.6 | 10.3 | >=30 | Y | 44 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sunderland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland &SR2 7DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 08456 066 067 &0191 520 5555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Washington and Sunderland West |
| The Member of Parliament is Sharon Hodgson |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sharon Hodgson won with a majority of 6,913 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,972 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Washington North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Address: Marlborough Primary School, Marlborough Road, Sulgrave Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BG
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01914164311
St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hampshire Place, Usworth, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact:
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Address: Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01914178888
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
White Mere Community Primary School
Address: White Mere Community Primary School, Sherburn Way, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8BA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01914385008
Wessington Primary School
Address: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01914187916
Albany Village Primary School
Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01914155700
Wardley Primary School
Address: Wardley Primary School, Keir Hardie Avenue, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8TX
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01914693012
Lingey House Primary School
Address: Lingey House Primary School, Millford, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8DN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01914381287
Roman Road Primary School
Address: Roman Road Primary School, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8SA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01914380510
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Springwell Village Primary School
Address: Springwell Village Primary School, Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Address: Fell Dyke Community Primary School, Springwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AA
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01914334111
George Washington Primary School
Address: George Washington Primary School, Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01914906453
George Washington Primary School
Address: George Washington Primary School, Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: 01914282700
Washington School
Address: Washington School, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: VICTORIA ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, CONCORD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4162578
CONCORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4173557
NEW WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: VICTORIA ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, CONCORD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4155656
BARMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WESTERHOPE ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 8JF
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
J E DICKINSON OPTICIANS
Address: 7 FRONT STREET, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2BN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS - SAINSBURYS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (GATESHEAD)
Address: 6 FEWSTER SQUARE, GATESHEAD, NE10 8XQ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS (FEWSTER SQUARE)
Address: 6A FEWSTER SQUARE, GATESHEAD, NE10 8XQ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
K MCGUINNESS OPTICIANS
Address: 64 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heworth Station is 2.32 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 4.64 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.