NE40 3BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from North Parkfield in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE40 3BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00041836 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE40 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE40 3BJ.
234
55
£ 42,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE40 3BJ 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.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, NE40 3BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE40 3BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE40 3BJ has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Thorp Academy
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton Junior School
Emmaville Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Crookhill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Miners Lamp Cafe0.7 km
- No.6 Coffee House0.8 km
- Barmoor Hub0.6 km
- Calabria Ryton Limited0.6 km
- Coffee Johnny's Limited0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kathleen's0.6 km
- L&D Fruits0.6 km
- Ryton Post Office0.6 km
- Sweet Surprise0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Lane Head0.4 km
- Ye Olde Cross0.7 km
- Half Moon Inn0.9 km
- Ryton Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Ryton Rugby Football Club Limited0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ryton Deli0.6 km
- Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam2.8 km
- Blaydon3.8 km
- Prudhoe6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Main Road-Woodside Road0.1 km
- Barmoor Lane-Main Road0.2 km
- Main Road - Reasby Gardens0.2 km
- Main Road-Blackhouse Lane0.2 km
- Main Road-Barmoor Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE403BJ · Data under Open Government Licence