NE40 3DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Crookhill in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE40 3DD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00041827 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE40 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE40 3DD.
218
55
£ 42,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 55, 90% owned. NE40 3DD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE40 3DD. The average age is 55.2. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE40 3DD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crookhill Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Thorp Academy
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Crookhill News0.5 km
- Bridgefields Bargains0.7 km
- Kathleen's0.6 km
- L&D Fruits0.5 km
- Ryton Post Office0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Half Moon Inn0.6 km
- Ryton Social Club0.4 km
- The Runhead0.1 km
- The Lane Head0.7 km
- Ye Olde Cross0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Calabria Ryton Limited0.5 km
- Coffee Johnny's Limited0.7 km
- Miah Restaurant0.6 km
- Miners Lamp Cafe0.6 km
- @ The Castle0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Stargate Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Ryton Deli0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Michelangelo1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.7 km
- Wylam3.9 km
- Metrocentre6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Main Road-Runhead Estate0.1 km
- Holborn Court0.1 km
- Stargate Lane-Main Road0.2 km
- Hexham Old Road0.2 km
- Stella Bank-Runhead0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE403DD · Data under Open Government Licence