Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Heaton is a district and suburb in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, two miles (three kilometres) east of the city centre. It is bordered by the neighbouring areas of Walkergate to the east, Jesmond to the north west, Byker to the south, and Sandyford to the west. The name Heaton means high town, referring to the area "being situated on hills above the Ouseburn, a tributary of the River Tyne." The area is divided into South Heaton, and High Heaton, representing the north, respectively. For city council elections, the area is split between three wards: Heaton, Manor Park and Ouseburn.

Heaton
Chillingham Road, Heaton's main commercial street
Heaton
Location within Tyne and Wear
OS grid referenceNZ273660
 London242 mi (389 km)
Metropolitan borough
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
Metropolitan county
  • Tyne and Wear
Region
  • North East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode districtNE6-7
Dialling code0191
PoliceNorthumbria
FireTyne and Wear
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament
  • Newcastle upon Tyne East
Councillors
  • List of Councillors
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