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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

DH32PA

Durham Road

DH32NG

Springfell

DH31EQ

Mitchell Street

DH32DJ

Pembroke Avenue

DH31LU

Durham Road

DH31DF

Station Lane

DH32DR

Laxford

DH32AY

Durham Place

DH32HL

Portree Close

DH32AR

Northumberland Place

DH31RP

Hillside

DH31AD

Ruskin Road

DH32LN

Harras Bank

DH32NN

Portmeads Rise

DH32DX

Dorset Avenue

DH31AS

Birtley Lane

DH32AS

Suffolk Place

DH32AL

Bedford Avenue

DH32NJ

Portobello Way

DH31AR

Talbot Cottages

DH32TB

Durham Road

DH31EB

Queen Street

DH32ND

Fellside

DH31EN

Ravensworth Road

DH32JX

Windermere

DH32PL

Church View

DH31DL

Station Lane

DH31LJ

Church Street

DH32HB

Kendal

DH32QW

Newtown Industrial Estate

DH31EX

Craig Street

DH31LR

Neale Terrace

DH32JB

Mingarry

DH32BA

Cheshire Avenue

DH32BH

Durham Road

DH31LX

Egton Terrace

DH32DZ

Dorset Avenue

DH32ER

Eskdale

DH32SW

Shadon Way

DH32PT

Birtley Lane

DH32PP

Church Street

DH32NQ

Portobello Way

Data Sources

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