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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 average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£167,250
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £220K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £167,250 (about £181 per square foot) in Birtley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birtley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£268,750£224
Semi-Detached40£191,500£219
Terraced30£127,500£154
Flats6£54,750£77

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birtley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birtley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£50,000£177,500£85,750
2017£250,750£68,000£154,500£105,000
2018£265,000£52,500£150,000£89,500
2019£195,500£67,500£150,995£94,000
2020£192,500£37,500£150,995£103,000
2021£234,995£59,950£153,498£113,500
2022£255,000£45,000£180,000£106,000
2023£235,000£35,000£177,500£115,000
2024£256,500£59,000£173,500£111,500
2025£350,000£57,000£190,270£130,000
2026£217,500£140,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birtley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birtley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£63£160£98
2017£183£102£152£110
2018£179£91£160£95
2019£182£101£159£96
2020£206£66£180£97
2021£199£86£164£120
2022£235£76£178£129
2023£215£54£182£113
2024£240£93£191£121
2025£224£77£217£149
2026£234£159£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birtley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birtley South in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.