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NE40

RYTON

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE40 is the postcode district for RYTON, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £202,900
1yr change ▼ 7.5%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£202,900

▼ 7.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

23.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

308 Mbps

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.

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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

£191K £196K £200K £205K £209K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

62

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.

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308.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE40 RYTON

What is the average house price in NE40 RYTON?
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 RYTON 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 is the population of NE40 RYTON?
The population of NE40 (RYTON) is approximately 202,760 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE40 RYTON?
There are 7 schools in or near NE40. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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