BBC Radio Newcastle

BBC Radio Newcastle is the BBC's local radio station for Newcastle. It broadcasts on 95.4 FM, 96.0 FM, 103.7 FM and 104.4 FM from 4 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Its strongest transmitter is Pontop Pike (95.4 FM, 9.6 kW), serving Tyneside.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Blyth, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields, Stanley, Sunderland and 2 other towns and fringe reception in Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and 1 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio Newcastle's weekly audience at 203,000 listeners, a 4.7% share of radio listening in its area.