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Birtley North & Kibblesworth

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About

Birtley North & Kiblesworth is a residential area in Gateshead, located southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Birtley town centre offers local shops, schools, and amenities, while Kibblesworth is a smaller village with a more rural feel. The nearby A1 motorway provides easy access to Newcastle and Durham.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, including Birtley Recreation Ground and the Derwent Walk Country Park, which follows the route of an old railway line. Industrial sites, such as the former Birtley Iron Works, reflect the area's historical ties to manufacturing. Public transport links include bus services connecting to Gateshead and Newcastle, making it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Birtley North & Kibblesworth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £37,900 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £207,750 in Birtley North & Kibblesworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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-Detached26£190,200
Terraced27£125,000

10 years median price trend in Birtley North & Kibblesworth

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.