Bracken Way is in Ryton and in Gateshead district. NE40 4XP is located in the Crawcrook and Greenside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracken Way, Ryton, NE40 4XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE40 4XW, NE40 4XL, NE40 4XN, NE40 4TD, NE40 4TG, NE40 4TE, NE40 4UR, NE40 4UY, NE40 4TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE40 4XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.7% 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 | 18.7% | 13% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 69.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 25.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 47.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.4% | 20.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 34.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crawcrook and Greenside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bracken Way, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-13 | £324,692 |
| 32 Bracken Way, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-07-19 | £297,021 |
| 38 Bracken Way, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-08-24 | £443,725 |
| 15 Bracken Way, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-06-25 | £330,785 |
| 13 Bracken Way, Ryton, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-08 | £409,583 |
NE40 4XP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4XP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Rockwood Hill Road , Greenside NE40 4AX | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community 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 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 5,380 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,860 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barmoor Hub | Main Road | 497 yd | |
| The Snug | 3 Beech Grove Terrace | 557 yd | |
| Crawcrook Tandoori | 17-19 Main Street | 707 yd | |
| Hildrews | Tynedale House, 24 Main Street | 725 yd | |
| Pickle Palace | Greenside Cricket Ground, Woodside Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | Main Street | 612 yd | |
| West Ryton RAOB Club | Main Road | 638 yd | |
| Ryton Rugby Union Football Club Limited | Main Road | 638 yd | |
| Crawcrook Social Club | Crawcrook Social Club, Main Street | 745 yd | |
| Ryton Cricket Club | Ryton Cricket Ground, Fairfields | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Chip Shop | Modden House, 7 Main Street | 707 yd | |
| Crusty's | 15 Main Street | 707 yd | |
| Leonardos | 1 Lambs Arms Buildings | 832 yd | |
| Leonardos | Lambs Arms Buildings | 833 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 1 Belle Vue Terrace | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 21-23 Main Street | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmoor HEATHER PLACE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Kepier Chare Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Keiper Chare Community Primary School (Closed) Rosedale Road | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Agnes Catholic Primary School ROSEDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Thorp Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Ryton Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 950 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.