For those seeking the best of both worlds, Ryton holds the key. It is picturesque and close to the city for commuters. Aranda Garrard finds out more. LOCATION remains the single most important factor when it comes to buying a home and the village of Ryton has it all. Set on a steep, richly wooded bank, seven miles west from Newcastle, the area is surrounded by magnificent countryside, yet offers a superb spot for commuters too.
The view to the north-west from the churchyard, up the Tyne valley is simply stunning. Since the mines closed in the early 1960s, the village has been well landscaped to accommodate light industries in a leafy and largely attractive setting. The village is extremely pleasant. There are fine mansions set within wooded grounds, several handsome terraces and villas. Ryton has long been a popular spot for visitors during the summer months too, with many enjoying a pint of ale in The Runhead, which also serves good food. Traditionally, Ryton’s economy was built on coal-mining and agriculture. But today, the area is a largely affluent one, attracting city professionals who want the benefit of a rural retreat, but one that’s not too far from the thriving city centre of Newcastle. There is plenty to see and do in the area. Ryton’s annual Music Festival takes place in February and March each year. It has been held in the village for more than 60 years, and offers a variety of music and drama, including choral singing and mime. Places to visit include Ryton Willows nature reserve, which is great for riverside walks with its woodland, grassland and ponds. It can be found near to the attractive historic village. Property in the postcode district of NE40, which Ryton falls into, has averaged a value of £136,991 in the past year. The average price of a two-bed property in this area is less that the national average of £187,894 at £123,009. Barbara Calver, branch manager at Pattinson in Prudhoe, said: “Ryton is a semi-rural, small town near the western border of Tyne and Wear, but remains a vibrant area with a variety of local amenities. The village lies midway between Crawcrook and Blaydon, both in Tyne and Wear. “A relatively affluent area of Gateshead, Ryton has experienced suburbanisation in recent years and is now used as a commuter area for those who work in the more urban areas of Tyneside. “Ryton’s schools range from infants through to comprehensive, providing a good quality of education for all youngsters. The village has an extensive Edwardian park and bowling green, as well as a country club hotel and two golf courses, facilitating leisure activities for all ages. “Ryton also benefits from good public transport links with a regular bus service to Crawcrook, Prudhoe and Hexham to the west and the MetroCentre, Gateshead and Newcastle to the east.” | 
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