Lapwing Close Ryton, Gateshead
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE40), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14940171.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £255,950 across 11 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (A: 6, B: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Ferndene Park, is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crawcrook Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | £255,950 | £198,503 | £405,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2024 | 2 NE40 3FF | Detached | £257,000 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 8 NE40 3FF | Detached | £322,953 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 12 NE40 3FF | Detached | £405,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 10 NE40 3FF | Detached | £297,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 6 NE40 3FF | Detached | £245,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 4 NE40 3FF | Detached | £244,878 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 5 NE40 3FF | Detached | £339,950 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 3 NE40 3FF | Detached | £255,950 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 7 NE40 3FF | Semi-detached | £198,503 | New build. |
| 30 May 2024 | 9 NE40 3FF | Semi-detached | £208,950 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 1 NE40 3FF | Detached | £255,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2024 (11).
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 A (46% of about 1,130 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)
- Jolly Fellows, Elvaston Rd, Ryton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 91 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE40 3BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE40 3FF | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Lane Crawcrook | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Stations | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crawcrook Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ryton Dental | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ryton - Parsons Drive Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Ferndene Park 2.3 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,750 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,340 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stephens Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stephens Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Ryton village cross 160m south east of church | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bradley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barmoor Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Church Dene | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Ryton Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Maryside Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Newburn Sands | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 13 |
12 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Crookhill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Emmaville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grange View (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Fieldfare Avenue · Wagtail Gardens · Grange View · Skylark Grove · Heath Place · Woodside Lane · Grayling Way · Woodside Lane · Woodside Lane · The Ridge · South Close · Grange Court
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.