Newcastle upon Tyne · NE16

EICR in NE16 (Whickham)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield, including Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Blaydon. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE16 (Whickham) in a nutshell

NE16 covers Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield, in County Durham and Gateshead. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE16

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Two councils in one district

NE16 is split between County Durham and Gateshead. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE16 stretches across Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Blaydon and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE16', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Newcastle upon Tyne page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE16 cover?

NE16 (Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield) includes the wards of Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Blaydon, Derwent & Pont Valley, Dunston Hill & Whickham East, Stanley, Whickham North & Swalwell, Whickham South & Sunniside (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE16?

Neighbouring districts include NE21 (Blaydon), NE5 (Westerhope), NE11 (Dunston), NE39 (Rowlands Gill), NE15 (Lemington) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE16?

About 11,310 households and 25,671 residents at the 2011 Census, across 755 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE16 in?

NE16 sits in County Durham, Gateshead (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett, Gateshead Central and Whickham, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE16 1
Areas covered
Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield 2
Active postcodes
755 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,310 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,671 2
Electoral wards
Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Blaydon, Derwent & Pont Valley, Dunston Hill & Whickham East, Stanley, Whickham North & Swalwell, Whickham South & Sunniside 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Blaydon and Consett, Gateshead Central and Whickham, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
Local authority
County Durham, Gateshead 4
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.