Where is NE42?
NE42 spans the counties of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. It contains the town of Prudhoe, as well as Low Prudhoe, Ovingham, West Wylam, Ovington, and Edgewell. NE42 is 16km west of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. NE42 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
NE42 on a map
The below map shows where NE42 is, and the boundary of the NE42 postcode district:
Postal Boundaries © GEOLYTIX copyright and database right 2012
What county is NE42 in?
NE42 lies within the counties of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Northumberland | 90% |
| Tyne & Wear | 10% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in NE42?
| Prudhoe | Town |
| Low Prudhoe | Suburb |
| Ovingham | Village |
| West Wylam | Suburb |
| Ovington | Village |
| Edgewell | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to NE42?
Position of NE42 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of NE42 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to NE42?
Position of NE42 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of NE42 to the centre of the city.
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