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About

Ryton sits on the western edge of Gateshead, bordering the Tyne Valley and Northumberland. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from older terraces to modern estates. It functions as a commuter settlement for Newcastle upon Tyne, with good road links via the A695. The local landscape is characterised by the sloping terrain down towards the River Tyne, with pockets of woodland and open green spaces integrated into the community.

A central feature is Ryton Village Green, a large, open common area that hosts annual events like the Goose Fair. The area includes several local shops, schools, and sports facilities catering to daily needs. To the south, the land rises towards the Crookedhill and Westernhope areas, offering views across the valley. The presence of the historic St. Mary's Church, with parts dating to the 12th century, anchors the older settlement core alongside the more recent residential expansion.

Area overview

On average Ryton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryton is £51,497 per year. There are 2 schools in Ryton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryton is home to around 8,530 people, with a population density of about 1,063.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryton Population
8,530
Population density
1,063.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.81(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.05(-48%)
Shoplifting
7.5(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-37%)
Public order
4.69(-43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,161
95.64%
Other White
119
1.39%
Other
33
0.39%
Indian
26
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.3%
Total population: 8,533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,345
33.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
17.97%
No qualifications
1,104
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 7,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,372
36.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,295
34.15%
Social rents from council
515
13.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
8.31%
Other social rented
225
5.93%
Total households: 3,792

Property prices in Ryton

Median price£214,250
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £261K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £214,250 (about £209 per square foot) in Ryton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £840,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£297,000£257
Semi-Detached58£211,750£208
Terraced35£175,000£184
Flats10£116,750£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,475£105,630£143,250£156,500
2017£230,500£106,000£146,000£153,750
2018£230,000£110,000£150,000£142,000
2019£235,000£106,500£148,500£140,000
2020£227,000£95,500£162,000£138,000
2021£285,500£105,500£159,000£154,250
2022£295,000£98,000£206,995£175,000
2023£325,950£100,000£205,000£182,995
2024£302,995£114,000£200,000£199,995
2025£315,000£105,000£189,998£195,000
2026£275,000£120,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£149£150£144
2017£191£175£156£144
2018£200£129£158£137
2019£199£175£164£159
2020£203£153£166£152
2021£222£150£171£171
2022£235£165£216£187
2023£246£174£223£198
2024£252£176£225£203
2025£250£168£206£206
2026£272£193£236£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryton 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.