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Birtley North & Kibblesworth

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Birtley North & Kibblesworth Population

7,924

Population density

321.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,284

91.97%

Other White

218

2.75%

Other

0.73%

Indian

0.64%

Pakistani

0.59%

Total population: 7,920

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£297,000	£216,500	£260,000	£329,995	£353,748
Flats	4	£75,000	£38,850	£62,250	£84,750	£100,950
Semi-Detached	25	£220,000	£90,400	£152,500	£250,000	£279,000
Terraced	24	£121,500	£77,450	£109,250	£149,750	£363,750

10 years median price trend in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

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