Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

THORP COTTAGES, NE40 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORP COTTAGES, NE40 3AU.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE40 3AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

NE40 3AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £139k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE40 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Thorp Cottages, 0.3km from Bar Moor in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE40 3AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00041825 (shared with 17 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 3AU. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 137,975

6 sales · Mean £ 130,241

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

NE40 3AU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour15
Other crime5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Thorp Academy

Good1291 pupils0.2 km
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Ryton Community Infant School

Good138 pupils0.3 km
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Ryton Junior School

Good136 pupils0.3 km
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Emmaville Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils0.8 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Crawcrook Vapour1.0 km
  • R&M Martin & Son1.0 km
  • Westburn Service Station1.0 km
  • Kathleen's0.8 km
  • L&D Fruits0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Crawcrook Social Club1.0 km
  • The Lane Head0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Cross1.0 km
  • Ryton Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Ryton Rugby Football Club Limited0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Crawcrook Tandoori1.0 km
  • Miners Lamp Cafe1.0 km
  • Barmoor Hub0.3 km
  • Calabria Ryton Limited0.9 km
  • Coffee Johnny's Limited0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ryton Deli0.9 km
  • Crusty's1.0 km
  • Golden Fry1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam2.5 km
  • Blaydon4.1 km
  • Prudhoe5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Main Road-Barmoor Terrace0.1 km
  • Main Road-Barmoor Terrace0.1 km
  • Main Road-Barmoor Lane0.1 km
  • Thorp Academy0.1 km
  • Main Road - Reasby Gardens0.2 km