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.
NE40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE40 postcode area.
15,135
45
£ 38,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Emmaville Primary School
Greenside Primary School
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton Junior School
Crookhill Community Primary School
Thorp Academy
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crawcrook Social Club
- Fox And Hounds
- Fox And Hounds Inn
- Greenside and District Social Club
- Greenside Cricket Club
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Barmoor Hub
- Calabria Ryton Limited
- Coffee Johnny's Limited
- Crawcrook Tandoori
- Hildrews
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's
- The Co-operative Group
- The Co-operative Group
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Crusty's
- Fishnets Limited
- Golden Dragon Ryton
- Golden Fry
- Jubilee Tandoori
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Greenside Local
- J Stobo's
- Kathleen's
- L&D Fruits
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- + 10 more
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Area Profile: NE40 · Data under Open Government Licence