NE40 3DS is a safe, established residential area on Tyne Gardens, 0.2km from Crookhill in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE40 3DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00041835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TYNE GARDENS, NE40 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYNE GARDENS, NE40 3DS.
273
38
£ 42,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE40 3DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE40 3DS has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE40 3DS. The average age is 37.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
2 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE40 3DS has low crime rates — 30 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
Crookhill Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Crookhill News0.1 km
- Bridgefields Bargains1.0 km
- L&D Fruits0.9 km
- Ryton Post Office0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ryton Social Club0.8 km
- The Runhead0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Calabria Ryton Limited0.9 km
- @ The Castle0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Stargate Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Ryton Deli0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Michelangelo0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.3 km
- Wylam4.3 km
- Metrocentre5.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward Road-Simpson Street0.0 km
- King Edward Road-Tyne Gardens0.0 km
- Hexham Old Road-Clifton Close0.1 km
- Crookhill The Lonnen0.1 km
- King Edward Road-War Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE403DS · Data under Open Government Licence