Where is NE17?
NE17 spans the counties of Tyne & Wear, Durham, and Northumberland. It is 6km south-east of the town of Prudhoe, and contains Chopwell, Low Westwood, Hamsterley, Blackhall Mill, and Leadgate. NE17 is 15km south-west of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. NE17 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
NE17 on a map
The below map shows where NE17 is, and the boundary of the NE17 postcode district:
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What county is NE17 in?
NE17 lies within the counties of Tyne & Wear, Durham, and Northumberland. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Tyne & Wear | 63% |
| Durham | 19% |
| Northumberland | 18% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in NE17?
| Chopwell | Village |
| Low Westwood | Village |
| Hamsterley | Village |
| Blackhall Mill | Village |
| Leadgate | Hamlet |
| High Westwood | Hamlet |
What are the nearest towns to NE17?
Position of NE17 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of NE17 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to NE17?
Position of NE17 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of NE17 to the centre of the city.
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