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Birtley South

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About

Birtley South is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Gateshead, bordering the county of Durham. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its layout is functional, centred around local shopping parades and community facilities that serve the immediate population.

The area is defined by its proximity to the A1(M) motorway, which runs along its western edge, providing a constant backdrop of sound and movement. A notable local landmark is the large, elevated water tower that stands prominently within the housing, a visible marker from many points in the community. Green space is provided by the King George V playing fields to the east.

Area overview

On average Birtley South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year. There are 6 schools in Birtley South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birtley South is home to around 8,274 people, with a population density of about 2,170.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birtley South Population
8,274
Population density
2,170.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.99(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.68(-24%)
Shoplifting
12.33(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.37(-35%)
Other theft
6.41(+7%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,727
93.39%
Other White
147
1.78%
Pakistani
70
0.85%
Other
62
0.75%
Other Asian
50
0.6%
Total population: 8,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,671
24.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,568
22.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,160
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,026
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,165
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,075
29.14%
Social rents from council
675
18.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
495
13.42%
Other social rented
177
4.8%
Total households: 3,689

Property prices in Birtley South

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Birtley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birtley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£190,000
Terraced27£130,000
Detached16£258,750
Flats5£65,000

10 years median price trend in Birtley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birtley South.

All postcodes in Birtley South

DH32JW

Fell Bank

DH32LF

Colebrooke

DH31AG

South View

DH32LX

Tamerton Drive

DH32HY

Glenluce

DH32RR

Fell Bank

DH32LT

Lydford Way

DH32JA

Glenluce

DH31DP

Railway Cottages

DH32JZ

Grasmere

DH32JT

Hawk Terrace

DH32EA

Surrey Terrace

DH32HF

Nairn Close

DH31AQ

Fell Bank

DH31EW

Ravensworth Road

DH31DY

West Street

DH32HZ

Glenluce

DH32AW

The Drive

DH31EA

George Street

DH32JS

Portobello Terrace

DH31ED

Queen Street

DH31ES

Pine Street

DH31AX

Birtley Lane

DH32AT

Cumberland Place

DH31PD

Orchard Close

DH31LP

Raven Terrace

DH32HD

Scafell

DH32QF

Frank Place

DH32EY

Garsdale

DH31AN

Daisy Cottages

DH32AG

North Road

DH32PR

Birtley Lane

DH32BE

Browns Buildings

DH32HP

Vigodale

DH31DR

Gladstone Terrace

DH32AZ

Durham Place

DH31FB

Broadleaf Walk

DH32PU

Harras Bank

DH32EH

Kentmere

DH31HB

Mitchell Street

DH32LZ

Hartland Drive

DH31DT

Harry Letch Mews

DH31EF

King Street

DH31LE

Durham Road

DH32QG

Harraton Terrace

DH32BL

Cumberland Place

DH31LS

Durham Road

DH31AW

Grove Cottages

DH31ER

Mitchell Street

DH32NU

Wilfred Street

DH32PE

Durham Road

DH32JU

Windermere

DH31AT

Grove View

DH32RE

Fell Bank

DH31DW

Blythe Terrace

DH32SF

Durham Road

DH32JD

Tantallon

DH31EU

May Street

DH31PE

Orchard Street

DH32JH

Dunvegan

DH32LA

Ennerdale

DH31EE

Ravensworth Road

DH32HH

Moray Close

DH32HR

Lea Green

DH31DZ

Jones Street

DH32LP

Church Street

DH32HG

Kinross Close

DH31DE

Station Lane

DH32NB

The Springs

DH32PQ

Talbot Terrace

DH32HE

Scafell

DH32QE

Perkins Memorial Cottage Homes

DH32EX

Lonsdale

DH31LN

Hawkhills Terrace

DH31LT

Esk Terrace

DH32QX

Durham Road

DH32SS

Fell Bank

DH31RJ

The Uplands

DH32JR

West Row

DH32EW

Hartside

DH32EJ

Langdale

DH32NT

Swinburne Place

DH31EJ

Ravensworth Road

DH32JJ

North Street

DH32PW

St Johns Place

DH31AY

Fell Bank

DH32BQ

Durham Road Trading Estate

DH32DQ

Norfolk Place

DH32QZ

Durham Road

DH32LY

Tamerton Drive

DH32DU

Dorset Avenue

DH31RG

Fell Bank

DH32NE

Fellside

DH32NP

Leafield Glade

DH32LD

Coniston

DH31AA

The Avenue

DH32QY

Durham Road

DH32PH

Monument Terrace

DH32EN

Knaresdale

DH31RL

Brightlea

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.