B6317 Ryton, Gateshead
22 addresses across 1 postcode (NE40), about 190 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 14924220.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Ferndene Park, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newburn Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1900-1929 (5); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- East Grange, Barmoor Lane, Ryton: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Tynedale House, Holburn Lane, Ryton: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- The White House, Stella Rd, Stella: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Old Co-op, Hexham Old Rd. Crookhill, Ryton: up to 11 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Jolly Fellows, Elvaston Rd, Ryton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 67 m and 69 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE40 3HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Road-Runhead Estate Ryton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Throckley Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Stations | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newburn Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ryton Dental | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Etal Lane Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ryton - Parsons Drive Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Ferndene Park 2.3 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ryton Willows 27 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,750 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Newburn Ford 1640, a registered battlefield, 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Ryton village cross 160m south east of church | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Newburn Sands | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Ryton Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bewes Hills | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bewes Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 22 |
22 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookhill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Thorp Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newburn Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Runhead NE40 3DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Stargate & Crookhill Community Centre NE40 3DX | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Ryton Garden Chinese Take Away NE40 3JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Co-operative Group NE40 3RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Ryton Social Club NE40 3RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Crookhill Primary School NE40 3ES | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Crookhill News NE40 3ER | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hexham Old Road (13); On or near Runhead Estate (13); On or near Holburn Crescent (7); On or near B6317 (6); On or near Holburn Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 72% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE40 3HH: 22 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Runhead Estate · Hexham Old Road · Runhead Estate · Runhead Gardens · Holburn Way · Runhead Estate · Meadow Close · Stargate Lane · Runhead Estate · Holburn Terrace · B6317 · The Meadows
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.