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Covering Lemington, Throckley, Newburn, including Benwell, Scotswood & Denton Burn, Chapel, Elswick. Find plumbers nearby.

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NE15 (Lemington) in a nutshell

NE15 covers Lemington, Throckley, Newburn, in Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE15

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Two councils in one district

NE15 is split between Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 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

NE15 stretches across Benwell, Scotswood & Denton Burn, Chapel, Elswick and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE15', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Converted flats and bedsits

Converted houses often share pipework between flats, so a leak upstairs can become your problem. Know where your stopcock is!

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne: 6.3% converted/shared houses
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE15 cover?

NE15 (Lemington, Throckley, Newburn) includes the wards of Benwell, Scotswood & Denton Burn, Chapel, Elswick, Lemington, Ponteland South with Heddon, Ponteland West, Prudhoe North & Wylam, Ryton, Crookhill & Stella, Stocksfield & Bywell, Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE15?

Neighbouring districts include NE21 (Blaydon), NE5 (Westerhope), NE40 (Ryton), NE16 (Whickham), NE4 (Fenham) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE15 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE15?

About 14,195 households and 32,569 residents at the 2011 Census, across 914 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE15 in?

NE15 sits in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE15 1
Areas covered
Lemington, Throckley, Newburn 2
Active postcodes
914 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,195 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,569 2
Electoral wards
Benwell, Scotswood & Denton Burn, Chapel, Elswick, Lemington, Ponteland South with Heddon, Ponteland West, Prudhoe North & Wylam, Ryton, Crookhill & Stella … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Blaydon and Consett, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West 4
Local authority
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area)
6.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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