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Birtley North & Kibblesworth

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About

Birtley North & Kibblesworth is a residential area on the western edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. The landscape is characterised by its position on the slopes above the Team Valley, with older terraced housing in its northern sections and more modern developments elsewhere. The area is bordered by the A1 motorway to the west and contains several large industrial estates, contributing to its local economy.

The community includes local primary schools, shops, and social clubs centred around the Chester Road. A notable local landmark is the substantial Kibblesworth Academy building, which serves the southern part of the area. Open green spaces are provided by the nearby Birtley and Kibblesworth Woods, with paths leading towards the wider Derwent Walk Country Park.

Area overview

On average Birtley North & Kibblesworth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year. There are 2 schools in Birtley North & Kibblesworth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birtley North & Kibblesworth is home to around 7,924 people, with a population density of about 321.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birtley North & Kibblesworth Population
7,924
Population density
321.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.98(-10%)
Shoplifting
18.68(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.68(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(-16%)
Public order
8.08(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,284
91.97%
Other White
218
2.75%
Other
58
0.73%
Indian
51
0.64%
Pakistani
47
0.59%
Total population: 7,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,624
25.98%
No qualifications
1,357
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
881
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,081
32.06%
Social rents from council
951
28.2%
Owns outright
881
26.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
7.03%
Other social rented
145
4.3%
Total households: 3,372

Property prices in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 in Birtley North & Kibblesworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £645,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birtley North & Kibblesworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birtley North & Kibblesworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£297,000
Flats4£75,000
Semi-Detached25£220,000
Terraced24£121,500

10 years median price trend in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birtley North & Kibblesworth.

All postcodes in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

DH90SA

Lamesley

NE110EW

Kingsway South

NE110XX

Lamesley

NE110RT

Mayoral Way

DH31HT

Durham Road

DH31PH

Windsor Road

NE110XE

West View

NE110JB

Kibblesworth Bank

DH31PP

Newcastle Road

DH31QF

Leybourne Hold

NE110EP

Lamesley

NE110PN

Dukesway

NE110QL

Moormill Court

NE110XT

Ashvale Avenue

NE110YH

West View

NE110YJ

Clarty Lane

DH31JF

Longshank Lane

DH31GH

Elm Crescent

NE110YS

Coltspool

DH31NN

Dennison Crescent

DH31JT

Elisabeth Avenue

DH31RX

Leafield Close

NE110TS

Grange Estate

NE110EX

Smithy Lane

DH31PS

Durham Road

NE97TY

Cowen Gardens

NE97UB

Durham Road

NE110LF

Dukesway

NE110ER

Greenford Lane

DH31BG

Highridge

DH31JZ

Glamis Villas

DH31PT

Newcastle Bank

NE110ZH

Front Street

NE97EY

Armitage Gardens

NE97HD

Haigh Terrace

DH31HU

Durham Road

DH31PN

Valley View

DH31QB

North Dene

DH31RQ

Lamesley

NE110BQ

Jedburgh Court

NE110XP

West View

NE110YN

The Green

NE165EA

Birkland Lane

DH31BF

Cedar Rise

DH31FE

Aspen Close

DH31HP

Devon Crescent

DH31NR

Selkirk Crescent

DH31PY

Newcastle Bank

DH31RA

Rosedale

DH31RD

Northside

DH31RF

Northside

NE110HT

Banesley Lane

NE110YR

Moormill

NE97EX

Brown Crescent

DH31GD

Angel Way

DH31HX

Durham Road

DH31JR

Lansbury Drive

DH31JX

Lamesley

DH31NS

Selkirk Crescent

DH31QL

Malone Gardens

DH31QZ

Longshanks Lane

NE110RU

Marquis Court

NE97UP

Lamesley

NE110RS

Marquisway

NE110XD

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110YD

Prospect Terrace

DH21AJ

Station Lane

DH31NA

Sanders Gardens

DH21XG

Lamesley

DH31BE

Highridge

DH31HN

Lansbury Drive

DH31PU

Long Bank

DH31QG

Highfield

DH31ND

Hillcroft

DH31NP

Moore Crescent

DH31BJ

Mount Road

NE110BD

Retail World

NE110TQ

Lamesley

NE110XQ

Lochfield Gardens

NE110NR

Hollydene

DH31BH

Fellcross

DH31JB

Rutland Square

DH31PR

Durham Road

DH90RY

Hammer Square Bank

DH31BD

Highridge

NE110JA

Riding Lane

DH31QQ

Highfield

DH31HS

Devon Crescent

DH31JS

Durham Road

NE110XH

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110YQ

Barrack Terrace

NE110XN

Grange Terrace

NE110ET

Smithy Lane

NE110HY

Ouselaw Lane

NE110EU

Lamesley Cottages

NE110YP

Moormill

NE165EN

Gateshead Road

DH31DA

Mount Court

DH31NT

Garside Avenue

NE110YA

The Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.