Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Kenton is a suburb and electoral ward in the north west of Newcastle upon Tyne
, England
. It borders the Town Moor
and Gosforth. Kenton also has close road links to Newcastle Airport
.
The area is notable for the Kingston Park
shopping centre as well as Kenton Comprehensive School
, one of the largest schools in the UK with approximately 2000 students.
Kenton is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, with stations at Kingston Park
and Bank Foot. Nearby places include Fawdon
and Blakelaw
.
and Kenton Bar
, the housing is predominantly council owned. Kenton Lane, which runs through the heart of Kenton, contains traditional 1930's housing to both sides of the road, with more affluent households lining the streets behind. Kenton Road and the streets leading onwards, (Montagu Avenue, Kenton Avenue, Briardene Crescent , Beechcroft Avenue, Arlington Avenue, Wyndham Avenue) that border Gosforth, are where the most affluent households and impressive properties can be found.
Kenton/Kingston Park is home to the flagship, (largest in the UK), Tesco Extra store as well as a smaller Tesco Express on Kenton Lane.
North Kenton hosts Kenton Park shopping centre, which includes a convenience store, gym, nursery, veterinary clinic, hair salon(closed down) and a dental clinic.
The Kenton Centre on Hillsview Avenue also includes a GP surgery, library, housing office and a social services team.
Kenton Dene is a large green space that exists to the side of Kenton Lane. It has been host to many local events and festivals and is a popular area for dog walkers and walkers alike. Kenton Riding School is situated next to Kenton Dene.
Popular pubs in Kenton include the Duke of Wellington, Crofter's Lodge and Kenton Club.
,
Mountfield Primary,
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary,
Wyndham Primary and
Kenton Bar Primary..
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It borders the Town Moor
Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Town Moor is a large area of common land in Newcastle upon Tyne. It covers an area of around 400ha, and is larger than Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath combined, stretching from the city centre and Spital Tongues in the south out to Cowgate/Kenton Bar to the west, Gosforth to the north and...
and Gosforth. Kenton also has close road links to Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle International Airport is located in Woolsington in the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, north-west of the city centre. In 2010 it was the 11th busiest airport in the United Kingdom....
.
The area is notable for the Kingston Park
Kingston Park
Kingston Park is a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, about north west of the city centre. It is home to several large retailers, the largest being one of Tesco's flagship stores—at 11,055 square metres which is also the largest supermarket in the UK...
shopping centre as well as Kenton Comprehensive School
Kenton comprehensive school
Kenton Comprehensive School is a secondary school situated in Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England.The school is situated near Kenton Lane in Kenton and is one of the largest schools in the United Kingdom, educating in excess of 2,000 pupils across Key Stage 3 to 5.The school is a...
, one of the largest schools in the UK with approximately 2000 students.
Kenton is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, with stations at Kingston Park
Kingston Park
Kingston Park is a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, about north west of the city centre. It is home to several large retailers, the largest being one of Tesco's flagship stores—at 11,055 square metres which is also the largest supermarket in the UK...
and Bank Foot. Nearby places include Fawdon
Fawdon
Fawdon is an electoral ward of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is close to the A1 western bypass. The population of the ward is 10,890, 5.7% of the total population of Newcastle upon Tyne...
and Blakelaw
Blakelaw
Blakelaw is an electoral ward situated in the West End 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%...
.
Residential
Kenton contains a wide range of residential areas and developments. These residential areas range from Council housing estates to modern middle class new-builds and privately owned residential estates. In North KentonNorth Kenton
North Kenton is a suburban housing estate in the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, in Tyne and Wear, England, located north west of the city centre and to the east of Kingston Park. The area includes a refurbished park, and a sports centre...
and Kenton Bar
Kenton Bar
Kenton Bar is a housing estate, that is part of Kenton Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is situated immediately west of North Kenton and to the north of Cragston Park and Cowgate....
, the housing is predominantly council owned. Kenton Lane, which runs through the heart of Kenton, contains traditional 1930's housing to both sides of the road, with more affluent households lining the streets behind. Kenton Road and the streets leading onwards, (Montagu Avenue, Kenton Avenue, Briardene Crescent , Beechcroft Avenue, Arlington Avenue, Wyndham Avenue) that border Gosforth, are where the most affluent households and impressive properties can be found.
Shops, Services and Places of Interest
Kenton contains a wide range of amenities and services for the local community, although some of these amenities are considered to be in Kingston Park and/or bordering Gosforth.Kenton/Kingston Park is home to the flagship, (largest in the UK), Tesco Extra store as well as a smaller Tesco Express on Kenton Lane.
North Kenton hosts Kenton Park shopping centre, which includes a convenience store, gym, nursery, veterinary clinic, hair salon(closed down) and a dental clinic.
The Kenton Centre on Hillsview Avenue also includes a GP surgery, library, housing office and a social services team.
Kenton Dene is a large green space that exists to the side of Kenton Lane. It has been host to many local events and festivals and is a popular area for dog walkers and walkers alike. Kenton Riding School is situated next to Kenton Dene.
Popular pubs in Kenton include the Duke of Wellington, Crofter's Lodge and Kenton Club.
Schools
Kenton ComprehensiveKenton comprehensive school
Kenton Comprehensive School is a secondary school situated in Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England.The school is situated near Kenton Lane in Kenton and is one of the largest schools in the United Kingdom, educating in excess of 2,000 pupils across Key Stage 3 to 5.The school is a...
,
Mountfield Primary,
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary,
Wyndham Primary and
Kenton Bar Primary..