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NE40 3NF

Woodside Close

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

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Detailed insights for NE40 3NF

Overview

Postcode NE40 3NF is located in a major urban area, within the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Ryton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ryton is £51,497 per year. The nearest station is Wylam, about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ferndene Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Ryton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ryton has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ryton is £51,497 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE40 3NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ryton near NE40 3NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wylam located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE40 3NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFerndene ParkMediumWalking directions to Ferndene Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
3,148.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.21(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.31(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+3%)
Public order
9.75(+19%)
Other theft
7.15(+19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
97.8%
Other
3
1.1%
African
2
0.73%
Other Black
1
0.37%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
36.48%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.17%
No qualifications
38
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.44%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
57.36%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.26%
Social rents from council
11
8.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £208 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£255
Semi-Detached56£211,750£207
Terraced40£175,000£184
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£247£168£205£203
2026£257£193£236£185
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE40 3NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE40 3NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Rydal, Woodside Lane, Ryton, NE40 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
30 May 2025Rydal, Woodside Lane, Ryton, NE40 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
07 Jan 20266, Tweedys Buildings, Ryton, NE40 3BSTerracedFreehold£92,500
05 Dec 202520, Tweedys Buildings, Ryton, NE40 3BSTerracedFreehold£165,000
28 Nov 202514, Tweedys Buildings, Ryton, NE40 3BSTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the NE40 3NF postcode area, located within Ryton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE40 3NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThorp AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRyton Community Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRyton Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE40 3NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE40 3NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne-Stop3 Lane Head, Ryton, NE40 3NAWalking directions to One-Stop
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodParsons Drive, Ryton, NE40 3RAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE40 3NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher William Buckley

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RytonE02001682
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 001BE01008247
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE40 3NF

Is NE40 3NF (Ryton) safe?

The area around NE40 3NF records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE40 3NF?

The median sale price around NE40 3NF in Ryton is £211,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE40 3NF?

There are 6 schools close to NE40 3NF, including Thorp Academy (Good), Ryton Community Infant School (Good) and Ryton Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE40 3NF?

NE40 3NF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE40 3NF (Ryton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE40 3NF is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher William Buckley (Labour Party).