Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

BLACKHOUSE LANE, NE40 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHOUSE LANE, NE40 3AE.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE40 3AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE40 3AE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 48.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE40 3AE is a sought-after residential area on Blackhouse Lane, 0.2km from Parkfield, North in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE40 3AE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 48.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00041817 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE40 3AE. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,666

Detached

£ 322,500

4 sales · Mean £ 311,250

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

NE40 3AE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils0.4 km
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Ryton Community Infant School

Good138 pupils0.6 km
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Ryton Junior School

Good136 pupils0.6 km
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Emmaville Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils1.3 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook

Good1.5 km
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Crookhill Community Primary School

Good186 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Half Moon Inn0.7 km
  • Ryton Masonic Hall0.0 km
  • Ryton Rugby Football Club Limited0.7 km
  • Ryton Social Club0.7 km
  • Tyneside Golf Club Limited0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Barmoor Hub0.8 km
  • Calabria Ryton Limited0.5 km
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited0.3 km
  • Miah Restaurant0.4 km
  • Miners Lamp Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Ryton Deli0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Sweet Surprise0.5 km
  • Kathleen's0.4 km
  • L&D Fruits0.5 km
  • Ryton Post Office0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam2.9 km
  • Blaydon3.7 km
  • Prudhoe6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Main Road-Blackhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Main Road-Woodside Road0.1 km
  • Barmoor Lane-St Mary's Terrace0.2 km
  • Barmoor Lane-Main Road0.3 km
  • Cedar Grove - Ash Grove0.3 km