Runhead Estate is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 3HS is located in the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runhead Estate, Ryton, NE40 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 3JB, NE40 3JA, NE40 3HR, NE40 3HP, NE40 3DY, NE40 3DX, NE40 3HU, NE40 3DU, NE40 3XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 3HS 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 | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.2% | 38.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 38.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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% | 31.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 44.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 17.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 21.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 20% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 21.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runhead Estate was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Runhead Estate has the 27th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 158th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Runhead Estate, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2025-03-21 | £130,496 |
| 66 Runhead Estate, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-08 | £141,089 |
| 18 Runhead Estate, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-03 | £209,862 |
| 27 Runhead Estate, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-08-19 | £136,752 |
| 39 Runhead Estate, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-08-18 | £166,796 |
NE40 3HS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Primary School Millfield Lane , Newburn NE15 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabria Ryton Limited | 1 Dean Terrace | 651 yd | |
| Miah Restaurant | Knole House, Lane Head | 748 yd | |
| @ The Castle | St Hildas Church, Stella Road | 777 yd | |
| Coffee Johnny's Limited | 1-3 Lane Head | 834 yd | |
| Taco Libre | 11a Ryton Village East | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Runhead | Holburn Lane | 461 yd | |
| Ryton Social Club | Parsons Drive | 483 yd | |
| The Lane Head | 4 Main Road | 834 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Ryton Village | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away | Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road | 376 yd | |
| Stargate Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Hawthorn Gardens | 447 yd | |
| Ryton Deli | 1-3 Lane Head | 661 yd | |
| Kebab Kingz | Unit 6C | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Parsons Drive | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lane Head | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stargate KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 519 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 | 85.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.9% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.