Rye Close Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8202794.
- 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 A; Band D in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £2,542 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tyne Riverside Country Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Throckley Primary Care Centre, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2026-27: Band D £2,542 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,695 | £1,977 | £2,260 | £2,542 | £3,107 | £3,672 | £4,237 | £5,084 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 610 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)
- Key House Tankerville Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AT: up to 17 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Portman House Portland Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AQ: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Prospect House, Hexham Road, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Henderson Hall, Red Hall Drive: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Land east of Pottery Bank (PB6 - Phase 3): up to 47 homes, not 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE15 9AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE15 9AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 50 m and 53 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE15 9AE | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| NE15 9AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newburn Road-Appian Place Throckley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blaydon | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Throckley Car Park | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Throckley Primary Care Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Throckley Chemists | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest No 1 Victoria Terrace Dental Clinic | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Etal Lane Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ali's Barber, Hexham Road Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tyne Riverside Country Park 69 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 69 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 10 from Dene House to Throckley Bank Top, a scheduled monument, 450 m (0.3 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 10 from Dene House to Throckley Bank Top | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 9, Blucher to Dene House | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dewley Hill round barrow and associated features, 350m north west of Dewley Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hallow Hill | Hill | 310 m south-west |
| Engine Plantation | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Newburn Sands | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ryton Island | Island | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Church Dene | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: see them on the Newcastle upon Tyne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Throckley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Walbottle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newburn Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knop Law Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza Express NE15 9NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| SandwiChez NE15 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Ridden News NE15 9NS | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Chéz NE15 9QA | Mobile caterer | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pop up play village Newcastle & North East NE15 9AS | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Denecroft NE15 9AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Sainsbury's NE15 9AF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Throckley Union Jack Club NE15 9NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newburn Road (29); On or near Hewley Crescent (17); On or near Fosse Law (10); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (9); On or near Appian Place (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Quality Pizza Express (takeaway/sandwich shop, NE15 9NS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Newburn Road · Broomy Hill Road · The Causeway · Eversleigh Place · Richard Browell Road · Portland Road · Mayfield Avenue · Hewley Crescent · Appian Place · Briar Lane · Hallow Drive · Housestead Mews
All the streets in NE15 and across Newcastle upon Tyne.
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.