Rockwood Hill Road is in Greenside, Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 4AR is located in the Crawcrook and Greenside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 4BL, NE40 4AY, NE40 4AP, NE40 4AS, NE40 4AW, NE40 4BN, NE40 4AL, NE40 4AN, NE40 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 4AR 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 | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 38% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 39.1% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 14.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 35.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 43.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| 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 | 21.7% | 12.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 35.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockwood Hill Road was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.5% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Rockwood Hill Road has the lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 6th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-08-27 | £170,310 |
| The Cottage Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2022-09-16 | £149,772 |
| 3 Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-14 | £180,329 |
| Oakdale Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-09-28 | £156,261 |
| Hollycroft Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2014-06-27 | £271,532 |
NE40 4AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Primary School Rockwood Hill Road , Greenside NE40 4AX | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Community 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 | 2,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle Palace | Greenside Cricket Ground, Woodside Lane | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Cricket Club | Woodside Lane | 721 yd | |
| Greenside and District Social Club | Lead Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishnets Limited | Lead Road | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Fitness LEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Greenside Education Field BELLS COTTAGES | grass pitches | 824 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 | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.