Area Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE40 postcode area.

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Population

15,135

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE40's 72% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £244k. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.

home £244,068 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE40 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 503 active and 92 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE40 (28%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (24%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE40 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE40 are around £244k, up 30.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE40 at 221 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1058
Anti-social behaviour693
Shoplifting450
Criminal damage and arson337
Public order240

school Local Schools

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Emmaville Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils
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Greenside Primary School

Outstanding186 pupils
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Ryton Community Infant School

Good138 pupils
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Ryton Junior School

Good136 pupils
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Crookhill Community Primary School

Good186 pupils
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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Crawcrook Social Club
  • Fox And Hounds
  • Fox And Hounds Inn
  • Greenside and District Social Club
  • Greenside Cricket Club
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Barmoor Hub
  • Calabria Ryton Limited
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited
  • Crawcrook Tandoori
  • Hildrews
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-operative Group
  • The Co-operative Group
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Crusty's
  • Fishnets Limited
  • Golden Dragon Ryton
  • Golden Fry
  • Jubilee Tandoori
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Greenside Local
  • J Stobo's
  • Kathleen's
  • L&D Fruits
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • + 10 more