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Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

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About

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella form a western ward in Gateshead, situated along the southern bank of the River Tyne. The area encompasses the historic village of Ryton, with its traditional main street and parish church, alongside the residential neighbourhoods of Crookhill and the smaller settlement of Stella. The landscape here is defined by its proximity to the river and the surrounding wooded slopes, creating a distinct separation from the more urban areas to the east.

The ward retains a strong sense of its industrial past, visible in the architecture and the remnants of riverside coal staiths. A notable local landmark is the stately Stella Hall, a Grade II listed building set within its own grounds. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, local shops, and community facilities, with open green spaces and walking paths along the Tyne providing a focus for recreation away from the region's central hubs.

Area overview

On average Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella is £51,120 per year. There are 5 schools in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ryton, Crookhill and Stella is home to around 8,822 people, with a population density of about 1,475.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Population
8,822
Population density
1,475.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.9(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.67(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(-20%)
Shoplifting
7.25(-38%)
Public order
5.44(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,438
95.7%
Other White
123
1.4%
Other
33
0.37%
Indian
28
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.28%
Total population: 8,817

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,459
33.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,273
17.52%
No qualifications
1,140
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
651
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 7,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,420
36.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,348
34.34%
Social rents from council
537
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
8.33%
Other social rented
225
5.73%
Total households: 3,926

Property prices in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£301,000£253
Semi-Detached55£210,000£208
Terraced40£175,000£188
Flats10£116,750£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,975£105,630£143,250£152,750
2017£235,000£106,000£146,000£160,000
2018£230,000£110,000£150,000£142,000
2019£243,500£106,500£145,000£140,000
2020£230,000£95,500£160,000£138,500
2021£278,340£105,500£158,000£151,263
2022£283,501£98,000£205,500£182,498
2023£325,950£100,000£202,498£180,000
2024£304,945£114,000£200,000£199,995
2025£312,500£105,000£195,000£190,000
2026£275,000£120,000£232,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£149£150£144
2017£181£175£155£148
2018£207£129£158£137
2019£200£175£164£160
2020£203£153£165£151
2021£218£150£171£171
2022£244£165£212£187
2023£246£174£222£193
2024£252£176£222£202
2025£248£168£206£205
2026£243£193£230£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward.

Local councillors

Christopher William Buckley

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Is Ryton, Crookhill and Stella safe?

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

The median sale price in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella sits around rank 20,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

The average household income in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella is around £51,120 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella is represented by 1 elected councillor: Christopher William Buckley (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

NE403EA

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

NE403DA

Grayling Way

NE403BP

Woodside Road

NE403JD

Park View Gardens

NE403JH

Hexham Old Road

NE403EN

Alexandra Gardens

NE403FJ

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

NE403PN

Holburn Lane Court

NE403JJ

North Grove

NE403XA

Dunlin Close

NE403LP

Grange Crescent

NE214JZ

Stella Cottages

NE403BX

Brimstone Close

NE403DQ

Holburn Terrace

NE214LF

Staith Lane

NE403RN

Park Field

NE403PD

Peth Lane

NE403HP

Runhead Estate

NE403DY

Hollybush Villas

NE403NL

Cushycow Lane

NE403NH

The Mount

NE403AF

Main Road

NE403DB

Reedside

NE403NY

Bishops Drive

NE214LL

Fairway

NE403BN

Burnaby Drive

NE403JN

High Grove

NE214SP

Path Head

NE403FE

Fieldfare Avenue

NE214LJ

Parkland

NE403JG

Hexham Old Road

NE403QP

Ryton Village

NE403NW

Inleborough Drive

NE403RW

Park Field

NE214LR

Stella Road

NE403PJ

Whitewell Terrace

NE403AA

Barmoor Lane

NE403AS

Fairfields

NE403PH

Brettanby Gardens

NE403HZ

Runhead Estate

NE214FP

Hadrian Drive

NE214LA

Stella Road

NE403JL

The Crescent

NE214NP

High Hedgefield Terrace

NE403BS

Tweedys Buildings

NE403PW

Whitewell Close

NE403HW

Runhead Terrace

NE403HB

Ashton Court

NE403UN

Barmoor Lane

NE403RS

Main Road

NE403LU

Grange Road

NE403JP

Stargate Lane

NE403RE

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

NE403DZ

Holburn Gardens

NE403AX

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

NE403NR

Croft Close

NE158NR

Haugh Lane

NE214LW

Widdrington Terrace

NE403JA

Heddon Close

NE403RB

Watermill

NE403JB

Heddon View

NE214LH

Cromwell Court

NE403PS

May Avenue

NE403PU

Ivy Avenue

NE403PF

Holburn Lane

NE403EL

King Edward Road

NE403AY

Main Road

NE403RJ

Park Field

NE403DG

Stargate Industrial Estate

NE403LF

Grange Drive

NE403LW

South Close

NE403FG

Wagtail Gardens

NE403LQ

Grange Court

NE403PA

Thorp Drive

NE214ST

Beweshill Lane

NE403DX

Stargate Lane

NE403HR

Runhead Estate

NE403QA

Rectory Cottages

NE403RU

Meadow Close

NE403LY

Greenfield Place

NE403BB

Barmoor Terrace

NE403BU

Olive Court

NE403SB

The Meadows

NE214NB

Roadside Cottages

NE403DD

Monarch Grove

NE403QE

Westfield Lane

NE403LS

Western Way

NE403HD

Ferndown Court

NE214LG

The Rise

NE403EY

The Lonnen

NE214FD

King Oswald Drive

NE403JF

Park View Gardens

NE403XB

Curlew Close

NE403NX

Ferndene Grove

NE214FJ

Derwent Water Drive

NE214NW

Stella Road

NE403AQ

Main Road

NE214LE

Stella Hall Drive

NE403HJ

Holburn Lane

NE403PR

Balgonie Cottages