Main Road is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 3AG is located in the Crawcrook and Greenside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 3TW, NE40 3BH, NE40 3TP, NE40 3TR, NE40 3AX, NE40 3TY, NE40 3TU, NE40 3AY, NE40 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE40 3AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.4% | 31.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 28.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -19.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 42.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 23.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11.2% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 31.1% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Main Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-01-21 | £758,721 |
| Meadow View Main Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-01-30 | £117,826 |
| Meadow View Main Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-12-06 | £153,615 |
| The Gatehouse Main Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-11-01 | £245,385 |
| The Coach House Main Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2011-08-09 | £705,405 |
NE40 3AG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE40 3AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 5,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham School Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barmoor Hub | Main Road | 135 yd | |
| The Snug | 3 Beech Grove Terrace | 455 yd | |
| Hildrews | Tynedale House, 24 Main Street | 791 yd | |
| Crawcrook Tandoori | 17-19 Main Street | 797 yd | |
| Coffee Johnny's Limited | 1-3 Lane Head | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ryton RAOB Club | Main Road | 6 yd | |
| Ryton Rugby Union Football Club Limited | Main Road | 6 yd | |
| Ryton Cricket Club | Ryton Cricket Ground, Fairfields | 385 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Main Street | 677 yd | |
| Ryton Masonic Hall | Oakfield House, Blackhouse Lane | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Chip Shop | Modden House, 7 Main Street | 797 yd | |
| Crusty's | 15 Main Street | 797 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 1 Belle Vue Terrace | 895 yd | |
| Jubilee Tandoori | 2 Jubilee Terrace | 1,014 yd | |
| Leonardos | Lambs Arms Buildings | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 21-23 Main Street | 797 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lane Head | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmoor HEATHER PLACE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Ryton Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Kepier Chare Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Keiper Chare Community Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| St Agnes Catholic Primary School ROSEDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Ryton And Crawcrook Football Club KINGSLEY PARK KINGSLEY PARK STANNERFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 41.7% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 58.3% |
| Median download speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.