NE40 3BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnaby Drive, 0.5km from North Parkfield in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE40 3BN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00041836 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNABY DRIVE, NE40 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNABY DRIVE, NE40 3BN.
234
55
£ 42,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE40 3BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, NE40 3BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3BN. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
3 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Terraced
£ 219,950
3 sales · Mean £ 243,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE40 3BN has low crime rates — 21 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
Thorp Academy
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton Junior School
Emmaville Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Crookhill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Miners Lamp Cafe0.7 km
- No.6 Coffee House0.8 km
- Barmoor Hub0.6 km
- Calabria Ryton Limited0.6 km
- Coffee Johnny's Limited0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kathleen's0.5 km
- L&D Fruits0.6 km
- Ryton Post Office0.6 km
- Sweet Surprise0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Lane Head0.4 km
- Ye Olde Cross0.8 km
- Half Moon Inn0.9 km
- Ryton Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Ryton Rugby Football Club Limited0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ryton Deli0.5 km
- Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam2.9 km
- Blaydon3.7 km
- Prudhoe6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodside Lane-Western Way Drive0.1 km
- Woodside Lane-Western Way Drive0.1 km
- Western Way Woodside Road0.2 km
- Woodside Lane0.2 km
- Main Road-Woodside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE403BN · Data under Open Government Licence