Willow Court is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 3PE 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 Willow Court, Ryton, NE40 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 3PB, NE40 3PF, NE40 3NX, NE40 3RY, NE40 3RZ, NE40 3PN, NE40 3SA, NE40 3NU, NE40 3QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 3PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 17.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 58.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 31.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 25.9% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.1% | 17.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 96.4% | 99.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 99.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 72.9% | 46.2% | 26.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Court was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% higher than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Willow Court has the 40th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 287th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Willow Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-31 | £371,072 |
| 9 Willow Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-04-01 | £286,383 |
| 5 Willow Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2021-08-27 | £371,280 |
| Larks Rise Willow Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-07-15 | £812,198 |
| 6 Willow Court, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-12 | £212,248 |
NE40 3PE 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 3PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 1,747 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 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Primary School Millfield Lane , Newburn NE15 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 4,718 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 | 4,751 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 | 2,870 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 5,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Libre | 11a Ryton Village East | 244 yd | |
| No.6 Coffee House | 6 Elvaston Road | 398 yd | |
| Miners Lamp Cafe | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 408 yd | |
| Calabria Ryton Limited | 1 Dean Terrace | 495 yd | |
| Miah Restaurant | Knole House, Lane Head | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Inn | Ryton Village | 245 yd | |
| The Runhead | Holburn Lane | 325 yd | |
| Ryton Social Club | Parsons Drive | 466 yd | |
| Ye Olde Cross | Ryton Village | 569 yd | |
| The Lane Head | 4 Main Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away | Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road | 551 yd | |
| Ryton Deli | 1-3 Lane Head | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Parsons Drive | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lane Head | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Tyneside Golf Club Ltd WESTFIELD LANE | golf | 875 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% |
| Median download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.