Newcastle upon Tyne · NE3

EICR in NE3 (Gosforth)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Gosforth, Fawdon, Kingston Park, including Blakelaw & Cowgate, Dene & South Gosforth, Fawdon & West Gosforth. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE3 (Gosforth) in a nutshell

NE3 covers Gosforth, Fawdon, Kingston Park, in Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE3

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Two councils in one district

NE3 is split between Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside. 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

NE3 stretches across Blakelaw & Cowgate, Dene & South Gosforth, Fawdon & West Gosforth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Newcastle upon Tyne homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne: 25.4% purpose-built flats, 6.3% converted/shared
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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 NE3 cover?

NE3 (Gosforth, Fawdon, Kingston Park) includes the wards of Blakelaw & Cowgate, Dene & South Gosforth, Fawdon & West Gosforth, Gosforth, Kenton, Kingston Park & Dinnington, Monument, Parklands & North Gosforth, Weetslade (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE3?

Neighbouring districts include NE13 (Airport), NE4 (Fenham), NE2 (Jesmond), NE1 (Newcastle city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE3?

About 22,706 households and 53,772 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,191 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE3 in?

NE3 sits in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cramlington and Killingworth, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Newcastle upon Tyne North.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE3 1
Areas covered
Gosforth, Fawdon, Kingston Park 2
Active postcodes
1,191 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,706 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
53,772 2
Electoral wards
Blakelaw & Cowgate, Dene & South Gosforth, Fawdon & West Gosforth, Gosforth, Kenton, Kingston Park & Dinnington, Monument, Parklands & North Gosforth … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cramlington and Killingworth, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Newcastle upon Tyne North 4
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside 4
Households privately renting (Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area)
23.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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