Lead Road is in Greenside, Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 4BS 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 Lead Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 4AF, NE40 4BP, NE40 4AG, NE40 4JA, NE40 4JF, NE40 4HZ, NE40 4BW, NE40 4AQ, NE40 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 4BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 28.2% | 28.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 30% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 38.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.1% | 97.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 98.9% | 97.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lead Road was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lead Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 271st lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine House Lead Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-03-18 | £183,710 |
| Lorraine Cottage Lead Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-03-31 | £47,994 |
| Pack Horse Inn Lead Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-04-08 | £193,105 |
| Greenside Old House Lead Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-09-03 | £496,593 |
| Lorraine House Lead Road, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-04-06 | £170,867 |
NE40 4BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4out of 4 | 5,014 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 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,002 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 | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside and District Social Club | Lead Road | 373 yd | |
| Greenside Cricket Club | Woodside Lane | 416 yd | |
| White Swan Inn | Lead Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishnets Limited | Lead Road | 179 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Fitness LEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Greenside Education Field BELLS COTTAGES | grass pitches | 418 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.