Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HOLBURN LANE, NE40 3DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBURN LANE, NE40 3DF.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

56

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE40 3DF is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £385k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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

NE40 3DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holburn Lane, 0.4km from Crookhill in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE40 3DF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00041828 (shared with 13 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 3DF. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,500

8 sales · Mean £ 366,562

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

6 sales · Mean £ 185,324

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

NE40 3DF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Crookhill Community Primary School

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.3 km
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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils1.4 km
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Newburn Manor Nursery School

Good83 pupils1.6 km
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Newburn Manor Primary School

Good205 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bridgefields Bargains0.6 km
  • Crookhill News0.6 km
  • Kathleen's0.6 km
  • L&D Fruits0.6 km
  • Ryton Post Office0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Half Moon Inn0.5 km
  • Ryton Social Club0.4 km
  • The Runhead0.0 km
  • Tyneside Golf Club Limited1.0 km
  • The Lane Head0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Calabria Ryton Limited0.6 km
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited0.7 km
  • Miah Restaurant0.6 km
  • Miners Lamp Cafe0.6 km
  • @ The Castle0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Stargate Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Ryton Deli0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel Michelangelo1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon2.8 km
  • Wylam3.9 km
  • Metrocentre6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Court0.1 km
  • Main Road-Runhead Estate0.2 km
  • Stella Bank-Runhead0.3 km
  • Stargate Lane-Main Road0.3 km
  • Willows Court0.3 km