Grange Court is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 3LQ 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 Grange Court, Ryton, NE40 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 3LH, NE40 3LR, NE40 3LG, NE40 3LF, NE40 3LL, NE40 3NH, NE40 3LN, NE40 3LU, NE40 3LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 3LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE40 3LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 22.1% | 24.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 57.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3LQ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 40.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95% | 96.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 96.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Court was 343.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 582.1% higher than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Grange Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 37th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 403.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grange Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-10-15 | £191,099 |
| 3 Grange Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1997-01-23 | £242,426 |
| 6 Grange Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1995-11-24 | £245,241 |
NE40 3LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3LQ 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%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,510 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 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,547 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 | 3,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 4,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 5,071 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,666 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 4,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Johnny's Limited | 1-3 Lane Head | 357 yd | |
| Calabria Ryton Limited | 1 Dean Terrace | 368 yd | |
| Miah Restaurant | Knole House, Lane Head | 402 yd | |
| Miners Lamp Cafe | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 658 yd | |
| No.6 Coffee House | 6 Elvaston Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lane Head | 4 Main Road | 357 yd | |
| Ryton Social Club | Parsons Drive | 392 yd | |
| Ryton Masonic Hall | Oakfield House, Blackhouse Lane | 624 yd | |
| Ryton Cricket Club | Ryton Cricket Ground, Fairfields | 732 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Ryton Village | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Deli | 1-3 Lane Head | 298 yd | |
| Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away | Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road | 381 yd | |
| Stargate Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Hawthorn Gardens | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Lane Head | 357 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Parsons Drive | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Stargate KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Tyneside Golf Club Ltd WESTFIELD LANE | golf | 1,086 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.