Rickleton Tyne and Wear Map

About Rickleton

Rickleton presents a character of quiet suburban living, with residential streets winding through established green spaces. It lies 2.2 km south-south-west of Washington (from Washington: bearing 211°T, OS grid NZ 287 542). The landscape around Rickleton is gently undulating, typical of the wider Tyne and Wear region, with pockets of woodland interspersed with housing developments. Historically, the area has seen development from its origins as a more rural settlement, evolving to meet the needs of a growing population. Local amenities cater to daily life, with schools and shops forming the heart of the Rickleton community. Its proximity to larger centres like Washington provides access to wider employment and leisure opportunities, while Rickleton itself retains a distinct, settled atmosphere.

About This Rickleton Map Page

Explore Rickleton, 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: 54.881813, -1.553011. 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.