New Town Tyne and Wear Map

About New Town

New Town, a suburban expanse within the Sunderland district, breathes with a quiet presence in Tyne and Wear. It lies 0.8 km east-south-east of Houghton-le-Spring (from Houghton-le-Spring: bearing 110°T, OS grid NZ 348 497). The gently rolling fields that embrace New Town often catch the pale, diffused light of the North East, lending a soft hue to the afternoon. Historically, this area has seen its share of industry, echoes of which can still be felt in the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. The local primary school, with its well-trodden playing fields, serves as a focal point for families, a place where youthful energy seems to spill onto the surrounding verges. Though not grand, the modest brick houses of New Town possess a certain understated dignity, each a small testament to the lives lived within.

About This New Town Map Page

Explore New Town, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.841388, -1.459190. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.