Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

OLIVE COURT, NE40 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVE COURT, NE40 3BU.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 89% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, NE40 3BU is established retirement territory. With £552k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

NE40 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Olive Court, 0.5km from North Parkfield in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE40 3BU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00041819 (shared with 8 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 3BU. The average age is 61.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 552,500

2 sales · Mean £ 552,500

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

NE40 3BU has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour26
Violence and sexual offences19
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Crookhill Community Primary School

Good186 pupils1.0 km
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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils1.1 km
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Ryton Community Infant School

Good138 pupils1.3 km
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Ryton Junior School

Good136 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bridgefields Bargains0.8 km
  • Kathleen's0.4 km
  • L&D Fruits0.4 km
  • Ryton Post Office0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Half Moon Inn0.1 km
  • Ryton Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Ryton Social Club0.4 km
  • The Runhead0.4 km
  • Tyneside Golf Club Limited0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Calabria Ryton Limited0.4 km
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited0.5 km
  • Miah Restaurant0.4 km
  • Miners Lamp Cafe0.2 km
  • No.6 Coffee House0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Ryton Deli0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.2 km
  • Wylam3.5 km
  • Metrocentre6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryton Village0.1 km
  • Ryton Village0.1 km
  • Willows Court0.1 km
  • Ryton Village0.2 km
  • Whitewell Lane0.2 km