Kepier Chare is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 4TS 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 Kepier Chare, Ryton, NE40 4TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 4TR, NE40 4HT, NE40 4ND, NE40 4UW, NE40 4TZ, NE40 4TX, NE40 4US, NE40 4UX, NE40 4NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE40 4TS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 59.6% | 57.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 40.4% | 42.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 25.2% | 32.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 47.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 7.8% | -8.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 38.8% | 33.3% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 26.6% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 26.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 20.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kepier Chare was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kepier Chare has the 8th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 70th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kepier Chare, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-10-04 | £70,026 |
| 4 Kepier Chare, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-11-27 | £143,864 |
| 4 Kepier Chare, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-05-01 | £166,655 |
| 7 Kepier Chare, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £43,500 | 1998-01-30 | £180,679 |
NE40 4TS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE40 4TS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Chare Community Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | - not rated | 946 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 5,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,943 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 5,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook Tandoori | 17-19 Main Street | 153 yd | |
| Hildrews | Tynedale House, 24 Main Street | 164 yd | |
| The Snug | 3 Beech Grove Terrace | 227 yd | |
| Barmoor Hub | Main Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | Main Street | 51 yd | |
| Crawcrook Social Club | Crawcrook Social Club, Main Street | 186 yd | |
| Lambs Arms Inn | Greenside Road | 360 yd | |
| RISING SUN INN | Greenside Road | 373 yd | |
| West Ryton RAOB Club | Main Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Chip Shop | Modden House, 7 Main Street | 153 yd | |
| Crusty's | 15 Main Street | 153 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 1 Belle Vue Terrace | 284 yd | |
| Leonardos | Lambs Arms Buildings | 355 yd | |
| Jubilee Tandoori | 2 Jubilee Terrace | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 21-23 Main Street | 153 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Catholic Primary School ROSEDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Kepier Chare Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Keiper Chare Community Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Barmoor HEATHER PLACE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Ryton And Crawcrook Football Club KINGSLEY PARK KINGSLEY PARK STANNERFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ryton Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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.