Power Cut in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6)

There are no recent community reports of a power cut in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6). That does not guarantee the power is on – if yours is off, report it on this page and call 105 (free, 24/7, England, Scotland and Wales) or your network operator.

In England, Scotland and Wales call 105 – it is free, open 24/7 and works from any phone, routing you to your local network operator (105 (Northern Powergrid NE)). In Northern Ireland call NIE Networks on 03457 643 643. You can also tap “Power is out” on this page so neighbours know. For fallen lines, sparks, fire or any danger to life call 999.

Power cuts in postcode district NE6 (Newcastle upon Tyne (NE), North East England) are handled by the network operator (the company that owns the cables and substations): Northern Powergrid NE. This is not necessarily your energy supplier, which only bills you. Operator areas are matched at postcode-area level, so near a border 105 will route you to the right company.

No power cuts were reported in NE6 in the last 30 days.

No planned power cut is listed for NE6 right now. Network operators normally write to affected customers in advance, so check your letters, texts and emails.

Possibly. Under Ofgem’s Guaranteed Standards of Performance, network operators in Great Britain pay £100 if the power is off for 12 hours in normal weather (24 hours if 5,000 or more homes are affected), plus £45 for each further 12 hours, up to £400. In severe weather the payments start after 24 or 48 hours. Contact your network operator to claim – see our power cut compensation page for the full rules.

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service that gives extra help in a power cut to people who are older, disabled, chronically ill, have young children or rely on medical equipment. Registering with your network operator and your supplier can mean text alerts, a dedicated number and help such as a hot meal or alternative heating. See our Priority Services Register page to sign up.

Postcode district NE6 is in the Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) postcode area, North East England. Main post town: Newcastle upon Tyne.

Check whether your neighbours are affected and whether your own fuse box (consumer unit) has tripped, then call 105. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed – food stays cold for about 4 hours in an unopened fridge, and a full freezer keeps for about 48 hours (24 hours if half full). Use a torch, not candles. Unplug sensitive electronics. Never use a generator, barbecue or camping stove indoors or in a garage because of carbon monoxide. If someone relies on medical equipment or it is dangerously cold, call 111 or 999 in an emergency.

Keep well back (at least 10 metres is a common guide), treat every line as live and never touch it or anything in contact with it. Call 105 to report it, or 999 if there is danger to life or a fire. Warn others to stay away.