Welcome to Woolsington
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Woolsington is a village in, and civil parish of, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is located north-west of the city centre, covering a large geographical area. It was also formerly an electoral ward, although the ward was slightly larger than the civil parish, extending slightly further south. The parish also includes Newbiggin Hall, Woolsington village and Newcastle Airport. It had a population of 11,160 as of the 2011 Census.The place-name 'Woolsington' is first attested in Charter Rolls of 1204, where it appears as Wlsinton. The name means 'the town or settlement of Wulfsige's people'.The Grade II* listed Woolsington Hall and its 92-acre estate are located in the parish. The hall is on English Heritage's Heritage at Risk Register. In December 2015 the hall was severely damaged by fire.There are four primary schools as well as a nursery and creche. There is also a children's centre. Other community facilities include Simonside Community Centre, Newbiggin Hall library, Gala Field Youth Centre and Chevyside Learning First. Newbiggin Hall Library has computers with free internet access. Gala Field Youth Centre provides activities and support to children and young people in the area. Simonside Community Centre on Bedeburn Road offers rooms to hire for events or meetings and a fitness suite. House prices in Woolsington average at £154,500. However, property prices within the boundaries of the village itself range from £250,000 to £1,100,000.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,704 hectares |
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Population |
8,514 (2021) |
Density |
500 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.8 |
Ward |
Woolsington |
District |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
Postcodes |
NE13, NE20, NE3, NE5 |
ONS ID |
E04012150 |
Council
Contact details for Woolsington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Woolsington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Woolsington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Woolsington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Woolsington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Woolsington Parish.
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