Newcastle upon Tyne · NE27

EICR in NE27 (Shiremoor)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Shiremoor, West Allotment, Backworth, Holystone, Murton Village, including Backworth & Holystone, Holywell, Killingworth. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE27 (Shiremoor) in a nutshell

NE27 covers Shiremoor, West Allotment, Backworth, Holystone, Murton Village, in North Tyneside and Northumberland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE27

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Two councils in one district

NE27 is split between North Tyneside and Northumberland. 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

NE27 stretches across Backworth & Holystone, Holywell, Killingworth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE27', 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 NE27 cover?

NE27 (Shiremoor, West Allotment, Backworth, Holystone, Murton Village) includes the wards of Backworth & Holystone, Holywell, Killingworth, New York & Murton, Shiremoor (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE27?

Neighbouring districts include NE28 (Battle Hill), NE25 (Monkseaton), NE31 (Hebburn), NE29 (North Shields), NE12 (Killingworth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE27 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE27?

About 5,239 households and 12,335 residents at the 2011 Census, across 344 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE27 in?

NE27 sits in North Tyneside, Northumberland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cramlington and Killingworth, Tynemouth.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE27 1
Areas covered
Shiremoor, West Allotment, Backworth, Holystone, Murton Village 2
Active postcodes
344 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,239 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,335 2
Electoral wards
Backworth & Holystone, Holywell, Killingworth, New York & Murton, Shiremoor 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cramlington and Killingworth, Tynemouth 4
Local authority
North Tyneside, Northumberland 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.