Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

FAIRFIELDS, NE40 3AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELDS, NE40 3AS.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE40 3AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE40 3AS has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 45.0% year-on-year.

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

NE40 3AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfields, 0.4km from Bar Moor in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE40 3AS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00041836 (shared with 4 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 3AS. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 76,250

6 sales · Mean £ 74,250

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Terraced

£ 126,250

8 sales · Mean £ 124,187

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

NE40 3AS has low crime rates — 27 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils0.2 km
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Ryton Community Infant School

Good138 pupils0.4 km
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Ryton Junior School

Good136 pupils0.4 km
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Emmaville Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils0.9 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Miners Lamp Cafe0.9 km
  • No.6 Coffee House1.0 km
  • Barmoor Hub0.4 km
  • Calabria Ryton Limited0.8 km
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Kathleen's0.7 km
  • L&D Fruits0.8 km
  • Ryton Post Office0.8 km
  • Sweet Surprise0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Lane Head0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Cross0.9 km
  • Ryton Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Ryton Rugby Football Club Limited0.4 km
  • Ryton Social Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ryton Deli0.8 km
  • Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam2.6 km
  • Blaydon3.9 km
  • Prudhoe5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Main Road-Barmoor Lane0.1 km
  • Main Road - Reasby Gardens0.2 km
  • Thorp Academy0.2 km
  • Main Road-Barmoor Terrace0.2 km
  • Main Road-Barmoor Terrace0.2 km