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Birtley South

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About

Birtley South is a residential area located in the town of Birtley, within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the A1 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities like Newcastle and Durham. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities organised throughout the year. Birtley South is also near the River Team and green spaces like Birtley Recreation Ground, offering outdoor leisure opportunities. Public transport links connect the area to central Gateshead and Newcastle, making it a practical location for commuters. The mix of housing and local facilities makes it a functional and well-connected part of Birtley.

Area overview

On average Birtley South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birtley South is £35,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Birtley South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Birtley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £415,000.

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
Detached15£280,000
Flats4£62,000
Semi-Detached45£185,000
Terraced24£130,000

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

DH31AN

Fell Bank

DH31DG

Station Lane

DH31DQ

Durham Road

DH31DR

Station Lane

DH31LE

Durham Road

DH32BQ

Durham Road

DH32LX

Tamerton Drive

DH32NJ

Portmeads Road

DH31LF

Jacksons Place

DH31EF

King Street

DH31LS

Church Street

DH31LX

Durham Road

DH31PE

Orchard Street

DH31RL

Brightlea

DH32DT

Rosslyn Place

DH32ER

Lonsdale

DH32HY

Glenuce

DH32JP

Birtley South

DH32NP

Church Street

DH32PL

Church Street

DH32PS

Durham Road

DH31LJ

Church Street

DH31AP

Fell Bank

DH31FB

Broadleaf Walk

DH32AX

Oxford Place

DH32DP

Elgin Place

DH32HJ

Knaresdale

DH32HN

Lowick Close

DH32JW

Fell Bank

DH31EP

Mitchell Street

DH31EZ

Ravensworth Road

DH32RY

Fell Bank

DH31BQ

Fellcross

DH31DZ

Jones Street

DH31RJ

Hill Top

DH31RU

Bewicke View

DH32DN

Athlone Place

DH32DR

Birtley South

DH32DZ

Surrey Terrace

DH32JL

Birtley South

DH32JU

Grasmere

Data Sources

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