NE40 3DT is a safe, established residential area on Hexham Old Road, 0.1km from Crookhill in Ryton. Administratively it sits within Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE40 3DT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE40 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00041834 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEXHAM OLD ROAD, NE40 3DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEXHAM OLD ROAD, NE40 3DT.
275
45
£ 42,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE40 3DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE40 3DT. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE40 3DT has low crime rates — 39 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
Thorp Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Crookhill News0.3 km
- Kathleen's0.8 km
- L&D Fruits0.7 km
- Ryton Post Office0.7 km
- Bridgefields Bargains0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Miners Lamp Cafe0.9 km
- @ The Castle0.5 km
- No.6 Coffee House1.0 km
- Calabria Ryton Limited0.7 km
- Coffee Johnny's Limited0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Lane Head0.9 km
- Half Moon Inn0.9 km
- Ryton Social Club0.6 km
- The Runhead0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ryton Deli0.8 km
- Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Stargate Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Michelangelo0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.5 km
- Wylam4.1 km
- Metrocentre5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Old Road-Church Rise0.0 km
- Stargate Lane - Hexham Old Road0.1 km
- Stargate Lane0.1 km
- Stargate Lane-Main Road0.1 km
- Hexham Old Road-Clifton Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE403DT · Data under Open Government Licence