Holly Avenue is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 3PP 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 Holly Avenue, Ryton, NE40 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 3PS, NE40 3PJ, NE40 3PU, NE40 3PL, NE40 3PH, NE40 3PT, NE40 3PG, NE40 3PW, NE40 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE40 3PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 52.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 34.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 45.5% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 46.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 14.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Avenue was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holly Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 341st lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Holly Avenue, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-12-05 | £238,160 |
| 16 Holly Avenue, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-08-07 | £200,122 |
| 18 Holly Avenue, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-12-13 | £222,975 |
| 3 Holly Avenue, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-23 | £199,254 |
| 22 Holly Avenue, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-03-31 | £187,774 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,065 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 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 2,086 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 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,079 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 | 3,131 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 4,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Lamp Cafe | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 51 yd | |
| No.6 Coffee House | 6 Elvaston Road | 193 yd | |
| Miah Restaurant | Knole House, Lane Head | 221 yd | |
| Taco Libre | 11a Ryton Village East | 271 yd | |
| Coffee Johnny's Limited | 1-3 Lane Head | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cross | Ryton Village | 249 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Ryton Village | 271 yd | |
| The Lane Head | 4 Main Road | 290 yd | |
| Tyneside Golf Club Limited | Tyneside Golf Club, Westfield Lane | 386 yd | |
| Ryton Social Club | Parsons Drive | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Deli | 1-3 Lane Head | 340 yd | |
| Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away | Fieldhouse, Hexham Old Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Lane Head | 290 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Parsons Drive | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-It Gym & Fitness Centre Ltd MAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Tyneside Golf Club Ltd WESTFIELD LANE | golf | 550 yd |
| Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 895 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.