Rydal is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 0XH is located in the Pelaw and Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal, Gateshead, NE10 0XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 0XB, NE10 0XE, NE10 0XD, NE10 8UB, NE10 0XJ, NE10 0XA, NE10 8UD, NE10 8EH, NE10 0XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 0XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 55.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 41.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 43.7% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 32.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 4.9% | -8.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 25.9% | -21.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 96% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rydal has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 195th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rydal, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2025-01-10 | £80,839 |
| 6 Rydal, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-09 | £125,428 |
| 10 Rydal, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-02-16 | £89,508 |
| 2 Rydal, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2016-12-09 | £97,001 |
| 13 Rydal, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-01-09 | £135,806 |
NE10 0XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | - not rated | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive Community Primary School The Drive , Felling NE10 0PY | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewburn School Wealcroft , NE10 8LT | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Auctions | Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate | 214 yd | |
| Pelaw Branch Library | Joicey Street | 469 yd | |
| Le Olive Verdi | First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road | 503 yd | |
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 666 yd | |
| Trotters at Priory Court | Priory Court Manor Gardens | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Social Club | Kirkstone Road | 420 yd | |
| Pelaw Inn | Shields Road | 503 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | Sunderland Road | 615 yd | |
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLLO Limited | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 243 yd | |
| Dominic's Italian Takeaway | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 243 yd | |
| Linos | 1 Fairfield Terrace | 456 yd | |
| Dicksons | 11 Fairfield Terrace | 456 yd | |
| Greggs | Former Pelaw Post Office, 1 Brookfield Terrace | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Shields Road | 503 yd | |
| Lidl | Shields Road | 503 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Pelaw Playing Fields TYNE VIEW GARDENS | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| The Drive Primary School THE DRIVE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 1,088 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.