NE40 — RYTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE40 is £202,900, which is 23% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE40 cost 29.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE40 have fallen 7.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£317,024	213
Semi-detached	£187,671	277
Terraced	£155,052	349
Flat	£93,873	33
All types	£202,900	900

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE40 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE40 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Emmaville Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Greenside Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Ryton Community Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ryton Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crookhill Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE40 are 308.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

308.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE40 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE40 — RYTON

Area Summary

NE40 (RYTON) offers affordable property prices (£202,900, 29% below national average), low crime (71% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (308 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE40?

The average house price in NE40 (RYTON) is £202,900, based on 900 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.5% over the past year.

Is NE40 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE40 is significantly below the national average (23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE40?

There are 7 schools in or near NE40. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE40?

Council tax in NE40 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE40?

The average broadband download speed in NE40 is 308 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE40 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE40 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.