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Education
The ward has one Nursery, Willow Avenue Community Nursery and three primary schools: Hilton Primary Academy on Hilton Avenue, Thomas Walling Primary Academy, and English Martyrs'. The now closed Firfield Community…
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Blakelaw is an electoral ward situated in the North of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England. The population of the ward is 11,186, which is 4.6% of the city's population. Car ownership in the area is 50.6%: this is lower than the city average of 54.7%, increasing to 11,507 at the 2011 Census. House prices in this area average at £114,000.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Ward in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Blakelaw — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Recreation and leisure
The Blakelaw Centre houses a library, a community centre and a community cafe. The centre is operated by the Blakelaw Ward Community Partnership. Open green spaces in the ward are Blakelaw Park and the Cowgate sports…
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Boundary
The boundary of Blakelaw ward begins at the A1 junction with the Woolsington Bypass and Ponteland Road. It heads south-west along the A1 to the Stamfordham Road junction and south to Slatyford Lane bus depot. The…
Local flavour
Political
Blakelaw is represented by three councillors: Councillor Marion Williams (Labour), Councillor Dr Juna Sathian (Labour), Councillor Linda Hobson (Labour). It is also part of Newcastle Central…
Charts and tables
The ward has 4,882 housing spaces of which 3.2% are vacant this is lower than the city average of 5.3%. Owner occupied property stands at 52% slightly lower than the city average of 53.3%. The…
See also
RAF Blakelaw
External links
Newcastle Council Ward Info: Blakelaw
Venues nearby
Places near Blakelaw
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
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Kingston Park Stadium
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Trinity Church
Newcastle
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St James' Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle University Students Union
Newcastle
heritage
War Memorial (the Response)
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Cineworld Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle
heritage
Emerson Chambers
City Centre
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O2 City Hall Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Blakelaw
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 3.7km
Nuns Moor
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 8.7km
River Tyne Circular via Denton Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 21.4km
Newcastle Upon Tyne to South Shields
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 6km
Blaydon Bridge and River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
hard · 104.1km
North Gosforth and Nunnykirk Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 22.4km
River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 3.4km
Woolsington Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.5km
Town Moor Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Blakelaw from the MyTyne directory.
Plumbers
Michael Hepworth Plumbing and Heating Limited
Fenham
Plumbers
D & J Plumbing and Heating Limited
Kenton
Hairdressers
Decadence Hair Specialists Ltd
Fenham
Gyms
Cmj Fitness Ltd
Fenham
Landscapers
Alpine Fencing and Landscaping Limited
Fenham
Builders
Wright Build Ne Ltd
Fenham
Caterers
Foodamatic Ltd
Fenham
Builders
Carol Building Ltd
Fenham
What's on
Events near Blakelaw
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Breathe, Grow, Connect
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul
Mindful Garden
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure Museum Trail
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Treasure Tuesdays - Great North Museum: Hancock
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Wed 22 Jul · Standard
Relaxed Early Opening
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
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