High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7AH

High Heaton is a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, situated approximately two miles east of the city centre. It lies within the Heaton district, which is divided into South Heaton and High Heaton, the latter representing the northern part. The name Heaton means high town, referring to its position on hills above the Ouseburn, a tributary of the River Tyne. The area is bordered by Walkergate to the east, Jesmond to the north west, Byker to the south, and Sandyford to the west. For city council elections, the Heaton area is split between three wards: Heaton, Manor Park and Ouseburn. Until 1974, it was part of Northumberland. High Heaton falls within the NE 7 postal district of Newcastle upon Tyne.