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History
The village's name appears in written records from 1091 as Hewarde, later as Hewrtha, and in 1300 as Hewrthe. In common with most villages in the area, Heworth's history has been intertwined with the fortunes of the…
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Tyne and Wear
Heworth is a residential area in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, 11 miles (18 km) from Sunderland, and 17 miles (27 km) from Durham. In 2011, Census data for the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council ward of Heworth and Pelaw recorded a total population of 9,100. Until 1974 it was in County Durham. The River Heworth Burn flows through Heworth.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Area of Gateshead, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Heworth, Tyne and Wear — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Demography
According to the 2011 Census, the Pelaw and Heworth ward has a population of 9,100. The ward is split into three distinct districts: Bill Quay (population of 1,525) – Located to the east of King George's Field, and to…
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Education
Heworth is served by one primary school, The Drive Community Primary School. In November 2012, the school was rated "good" by Ofsted. Nearby primary schools include Brandling Primary School and Falla Park Community…
Local flavour
Governance
Pelaw and Heworth is a local council ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. This ward covers an area of around 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), and has a population of 9,100. As of April 2020, the…
Air
The nearest airport to Heworth is Newcastle International Airport, which is located around 10 miles (16 km) away by road. Teesside International Airport is located around 36 miles (58 km) away by…
Bus
Heworth is served by Go North East's local bus services, with frequent routes serving Gateshead, as well as Newcastle upon Tyne, South Tyneside and Washington.
Rail
Heworth Interchange is a stop on the following lines: Tyne and Wear Metro's Green line, between South Hylton and Newcastle Airport, via Newcastle Central. Tyne and Wear Metro's Yellow line between…
Venues nearby
Places near Heworth, Tyne and Wear
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Heworth Constitutional Club, Formerly Nether Heworth Hall
Felling
heritage
Crow Hall
Felling
venue
Low Fell Library
Gateshead
club
Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club
Gateshead
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Spillers Car Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
heritage
Fixed Seating and Tables, and Shelters No 3, With Attached Walls and Fences and Table and Seats Nos 11 to 19 (Odd), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 12 to 18 (Even), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 20 and 21, With Attached Walls, Fences and Pergola to Front
Byker
heritage
Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School
Byker
venue
The Cycle Hub
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Heworth, Tyne and Wear
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
moderate · 8.5km
White Hill and Eighton Banks Circular
Gateshead
moderate · 21.2km
Gateshead and River Tyne Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 2.4km
Saltwell Park Circular
Gateshead
moderate · 8.9km
Quayside River Tyne to Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 6km
Riverside Park Circular
Hebburn
easy · 2.9km
Carr Ellison Park Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 14.2km
Usworth to Mount Pleasant Park Circular
Washington
moderate · 7.9km
Hadrian’s Wall West to East: Newcastle Quayside to Wallsend
Newcastle upon Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Heworth, Tyne and Wear from the MyTyne directory.
What's on
Events near Heworth, Tyne and Wear
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Summer Crafts: Superheroes Workshop
Low Fell Library · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul · Standard
Ivor Cutler and the Shinytribe: a Double Bill of Songs and Stories Performed by Tim Dalling.
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Sat 25 Jul · Standard
The Beatles Vs Elton John
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Family Crafting - summer holidays 2026
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Summer Drawing with illustrator Bethan Laker
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul
Chicken Run
Vue Gateshead · Gateshead
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