Woodside Road, Ryton, NE40 3BP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE40 3BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	50.9%	49.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49.1%	50.4%	1.3%	49.0%	1.4%

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 vicinity of NE40 3BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.9%	26.6%	9.7%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.2%	55.4%	-5.8%	44.2%	11.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.5%	5.6%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	13.9%	9.9%	-4.0%	6.1%	3.8%

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	43.9%	41.8%	-2.1%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	29.4%	37.4%	8.0%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	20.1%	14.3%	-5.8%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	4.8%	5.9%	1.1%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.5%	16.3%	-13.2%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	6.4%	-6.7%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	12%	-1.9%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	17.2%	6.7%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	36.5%	14.6%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	5.5%	5.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Black African	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.8%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	97.8%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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%	97.8%	0.2%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97.8%	0.9%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81%	76.7%	4.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Woodside Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodside Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

🔎 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 3BP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Woodside Road are based on 27 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 Woodside Road, Ryton, NE40 3BP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE40 3BP

Average Price
£243,253

Semi-Detached
£241,123

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£307,760

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,265

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodside Road

Average Price
£236,206

Semi-Detached
£224,506

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£314,194

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,267

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodside Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Wyvestow Woodside Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,000	2022-11-30	£283,569
Mercury House Woodside Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-08-17	£261,066
Wyvestow Woodside Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£226,000	2021-07-23	£258,714
Lynden Woodside Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2020-12-16	£354,524
Glenesk Woodside Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-11-04	£242,002

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE40 3BP

Employment

NE40 3BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	2,716 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	375 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF	3out of 4	563 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND	4out of 4	1,265 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES	3out of 4	1,646 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	337 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	3,574 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	- not rated	3,637 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,773 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	337 yd
Miah Restaurant	Knole House, Lane Head	468 yd
Calabria Ryton Limited	1 Dean Terrace	527 yd
Miners Lamp Cafe	Eastwoods Road, West Wylam	628 yd
No.6 Coffee House	6 Elvaston Road	753 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ryton Masonic Hall	Oakfield House, Blackhouse Lane	243 yd
The Lane Head	4 Main Road	337 yd
Ryton Cricket Club	Ryton Cricket Ground, Fairfields	355 yd
Tyneside Golf Club Limited	Tyneside Golf Club, Westfield Lane	646 yd
Ryton Social Club	Parsons Drive	667 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ryton Deli	1-3 Lane Head		475 yd
Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away	Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road		731 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Lane Head		337 yd
The Co-operative Group	Parsons Drive		667 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	446 yd
Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD	health and fitness suite	718 yd
Ryton Junior School MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	740 yd
Tyneside Golf Club Ltd WESTFIELD LANE	golf	816 yd
Barmoor HEATHER PLACE	grass pitches	821 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	5.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	5.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	5.3%

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	31.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE40 3BP