Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne

Monument ward
Electoral ward
A statue of Charles Grey stands atop of 40-metre-high pillar, against the backdrop of a blue sky.
Grey's Monument
A line drawing showing the outline of Newcastle upon Tyne and each of its constituent wards, with Monument ward filled in red.
Monument ward highlighted within Newcastle upon Tyne
Interactive map of Monument ward
Coordinates: 54°58′26″N 1°36′50″W / 54.974°N 1.614°W / 54.974; -1.614
OS Grid refNZ 248 644
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionNorth East England
Metropolitan countyTyne and Wear
Metropolitan boroughNewcastle upon Tyne
Established3 May 2018 (2018-05-03)
Named afterGrey's Monument
Government
 • TypeMetropolitan Borough Council
 • BodyNewcastle City Council
 • CouncillerJamie Driscoll
 • CouncillerGareth Jones
 • CouncillerKiran Sayyed
Area
 • Total
3.029 km2 (1.170 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
14,137
 • Density4,667/km2 (12,090/sq mi)
 (mid-year estimate)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (BST)
Postcode area
NE1
Dialling code0191
GSS codeE05011453
UK ParliamentNewcastle upon Tyne Central and West
PoliceNorthumbria
FireTyne and Wear
AmbulanceNorth East

Monument is an electoral ward and area of Newcastle upon Tyne. It was established as an electoral ward in 2018. It takes its name from Grey's Monument. It replaced most of Westgate ward, parts of South Jesmond and some of Ouseburn.

Overview

Monument ward is largely the city centre, including key features such as the Civic Centre, Northumbria University and Newcastle University campuses, the Royal Victoria Infirmary and St James’ Park football ground. It contains the city centre business, shopping, cultural and nightlife districts. Key transport links, including the Central Station and various Metro stations and bus stations are within this ward.

Education

There are no primary or secondary schools within the ward. The ward is home to Newcastle College and Newcastle Sixth Form College and the city campuses of both Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

Recreation and leisure

Leazes Park is in the north-west of the ward. Facilities there include a bowling green, tennis courts and basketball courts, a fenced playground with swings, slides, climbing frames and spring toys.

The ward includes the city's main shopping, cultural and nightlife districts. Attractions include:

Transport

Newcastle Central, the city's main railway station, is in the south of the ward and Manors railway station is situated just within its Eastern edge. There are five Metro stations: Haymarket and Central Station on the north–south route, St James and Manors on the east–west route, with both routes meeting at Monument.

The ward contains the city's two main bus stations for local and regional services; Haymarket Bus Station for services to the north and east, and Eldon Square Bus Station for services heading to the south and west. Newcastle Coach Station station is also the city's main hub for long-distance coach services.

Boundary

Monument ward is bounded by the River Tyne to the south. From the south-west corner, the boundary runs north joining William Armstrong Drive and then east on Scotswood Road and north again on to Park Road. It turns north-east on Westmorland Road, north-west on Rye Hill and north-east on Elswick Road, crossing the Westgate Road and continuing east on Corporation Street. Here the boundary heads northwards briefly on St James’ Boulevard and north-west on Barrack Road, turning north on the footpath through Leazes Park until it meets Richardson Road. The boundary heads north between the student accommodation and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, on to Claremont Street, crossing Claremont Road on to Jedburgh Road. Here the boundary heads south east on the A167/A167(M). Where the road crosses the B1307, the boundary turns off east, then south between the Army Reserves Centre and rear of Harrison Place and Gladstone Terrace. The boundary continues south on Byron Street, Falconar Street, Simpson Terrace, Argyle Street and Tower Street, where it crosses City Road and makes its way south to the Quayside and the River Tyne.

References

  1. ↑ "Ward-level population estimates". Office for National Statistics. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
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