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Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be home owning families living in terraces.

Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are largely found in former mining, industrial and manufacturing areas of Wales and northern England. Examples include Merthyr Tydfil, Rhonda, Burnley, Barrow in Furness and Halifax.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The Northumbria Police force is responsible for policing the Wansbeck Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Northumberland council is £0.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Man sought over city centre rape

23/12/2009 10:05:46

Detectives appeal for information after a homeless woman is raped in Newcastle city centre by a "smartly dressed" man.
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Farmers aid council gritting team

23/12/2009 08:31:11

Council gritting teams in Northumberland are assisted by farmers with snow ploughs to help keep roads passable.
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Charity sets up homeless centres

23/12/2009 08:17:03

The charity Crisis sets up a temporary centre in Newcastle to help the homeless over Christmas.
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Run-down housing in £311m boost

23/12/2009 09:57:57

Tyneside is to receive a share of a £311m Government cash boost aimed at transforming run-down housing.
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Stem cell cure for attack victim

22/12/2009 11:25:02

Scientists in Newcastle use a stem cell technique to repair the vision of a man partially blinded in an ammonia attack.
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Toon fans high in arrest league

22/12/2009 11:29:52

Newcastle fans were amongst the most likely to be arrested last season, Home Office figures show.
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Tell us a story

14/07/2003 08:34:01

Got a story? Get in touch with the BBC News website
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Other local news

19/10/2004 11:00:23

Link to other local news internet sites in Tyneside
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Swan Hunter

16/12/2009 13:32:29

Wallsend's famous ship building history celebrated
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Railway Stations

Pegswood (2.62 miles away), Northern Rail

Widdrington (4.28 miles away), Northern Rail

Morpeth (4.32 miles away), Northern Rail

Cramlington (8.58 miles away), Northern Rail

Acklington (9.12 miles away), Northern Rail

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