Oakfield North, Ryton, NE40 3AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 3AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.4%	1.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.7%	48.6%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NE40 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.7%	45.5%	9.8%	37.9%	7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	39%	-4.8%	44.2%	-5.2%
Separated	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	12%	9.5%	-2.5%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	5.6%	3.9%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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	45.8%	40.8%	-5.0%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	30.3%	33%	2.7%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	15.5%	17.7%	2.2%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	7.3%	6.1%	-1.2%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NE40 3AD this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	28.6%	-3.5%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.3%	10.4%	-8.9%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	21.2%	1.9%	13.4%	7.8%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.5%	1.7%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	16%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	13.3%	16.5%	3.2%	33.8%	-17.3%
Other	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	98.3%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	98.2%	94.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	94.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.4%	13.5%	6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.9%	37.2%	16.7%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Oakfield North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield North was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakfield North has the 35th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE40 3AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakfield North are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oakfield North, Ryton, NE40 3AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE40 3AD

Average Price
£238,481

Semi-Detached
£286,017

Terraced
£95,874

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakfield North

Average Price
£248,030

Semi-Detached
£286,208

Terraced
£95,318

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakfield NorthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Oakfield North, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2015-10-22	£312,529
3 Oakfield North, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2006-08-22	£313,149
5 Oakfield North, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£61,600	2004-07-30	£95,318
3 Oakfield North, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£99,950	2002-05-29	£288,435
2 Oakfield North, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£79,950	2002-05-17	£230,719

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE40 3AD

Employment

NE40 3AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	12
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	2,534 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF	3out of 4	457 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF	3out of 4	560 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND	4out of 4	1,388 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN	3out of 4	1,647 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES	3out of 4	1,720 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	394 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	- not rated	3,383 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	3,713 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW	2out of 4	3,535 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee Johnny's Limited	1-3 Lane Head	363 yd
Miah Restaurant	Knole House, Lane Head	452 yd
Miners Lamp Cafe	Eastwoods Road, West Wylam	465 yd
No.6 Coffee House	6 Elvaston Road	542 yd
Calabria Ryton Limited	1 Dean Terrace	546 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ryton Masonic Hall	Oakfield House, Blackhouse Lane	92 yd
Tyneside Golf Club Limited	Tyneside Golf Club, Westfield Lane	333 yd
The Lane Head	4 Main Road	363 yd
Ye Olde Cross	Ryton Village	434 yd
Ryton Cricket Club	Ryton Cricket Ground, Fairfields	546 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ryton Deli	1-3 Lane Head		534 yd
Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away	Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road		819 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Lane Head		363 yd
The Co-operative Group	Parsons Drive		715 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
Tyneside Golf Club Ltd WESTFIELD LANE	golf	496 yd
Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD	health and fitness suite	717 yd
Ryton Junior School MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	735 yd
Barmoor HEATHER PLACE	grass pitches	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE40 3AD