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About

Birtley is a town situated in the south of Gateshead, bordering Chester-le-Street to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types and several local shopping parades serving the community. Its landscape is defined by the A1(M) motorway, which runs along its western edge, and the nearby River Team. Industrial estates are located in the western parts, contributing to the local economy.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including the expansive Birtley Fell, which offers walking routes and views. The area has a strong historical connection to ironworks and armaments manufacturing, a legacy visible in its built environment. A central feature is the Birtley Steelworks, a long-standing industrial presence that has shaped the town's development and identity over many decades.

Area overview

On average Birtley 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 is £43,194 per year. There are 6 schools in Birtley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birtley is home to around 8,274 people, with a population density of about 2,164.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birtley Population
8,274
Population density
2,164.6 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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Birtley 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£190,000
Detached16£258,750
Flats5£65,000
Terraced27£130,000

10 years median price trend in Birtley

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

All postcodes in Birtley

DH32HJ

Sandray Close

DH32DG

Norfolk Avenue

DH31AT

Grove View

DH32BD

York Road

DH31LW

Mount Pleasant

DH32EA

Surrey Terrace

DH32EU

Birtley

DH32JE

Tantallon

DH32NB

The Springs

DH32NW

Portmeads Rise

DH32HY

Glenluce

DH32AH

Durham Road

DH32JU

Windermere

DH32QW

Newtown Industrial Estate

DH31RW

Jasmine Terrace

DH31DP

Railway Cottages

DH31BQ

Fellcross

DH32SJ

Washington Motorway Services Area

DH32JP

Chapel Row

DH32JX

Windermere

DH32DR

Laxford

DH32JG

Tantallon

DH32DZ

Dorset Avenue

DH32QF

Frank Place

DH31AY

Fell Bank

DH31LH

Constables Garth

DH31RJ

The Uplands

DH32ER

Eskdale

DH32QX

Durham Road

DH32NJ

Portobello Way

DH31EP

Mitchell Street

DH32LS

Fell Bank

DH32LR

Birtley Lane

DH32JT

Hawk Terrace

DH31AL

Primrose Terrace

DH31LP

Raven Terrace

DH31DJ

Station Lane

DH32HH

Moray Close

DH31EQ

Mitchell Street

DH31AX

Birtley Lane

DH31EG

King Street

DH32EZ

Garsdale

DH31DQ

Durham Road

DH32PE

Durham Road

DH32LN

Harras Bank

DH32NT

Swinburne Place

DH32LY

Tamerton Drive

DH31PD

Orchard Close

DH32DX

Dorset Avenue

DH31EU

May Street

DH32HZ

Glenluce

DH31EJ

Ravensworth Road

DH32JH

Dunvegan

DH32NP

Leafield Glade

DH32LZ

Hartland Drive

DH32JL

Penshaw View

DH31EW

Ravensworth Road

DH31RS

Beamish View

DH31LF

Jacksons Place

DH32JA

Glenluce

DH32AX

Oxford Place

DH31LY

Durham Road

DH32PP

Church Street

DH32JD

Tantallon

DH31RG

Fell Bank

DH31PF

Orchard Park

DH32BL

Cumberland Place

DH32AU

Oxford Place

DH32QG

Harraton Terrace

DH32QZ

Durham Road

DH31RP

Hillside

DH32HE

Scafell

DH32PN

School Street

DH32QE

Perkins Memorial Cottage Homes

DH32EN

Knaresdale

DH32AG

North Road

DH32JR

West Row

DH32PL

Church View

DH31AA

The Avenue

DH32AR

Northumberland Place

DH32AJ

Bedford Avenue

DH31DL

Station Lane

DH32HG

Kinross Close

DH32JJ

North Street

DH31LT

Esk Terrace

DH32RY

Portobello Road

DH32SN

Portobello Road

DH32NQ

Portobello Way

DH31LG

Durham Road

DH32EX

Lonsdale

DH31AQ

Fell Bank

DH32HF

Nairn Close

DH31DF

Station Lane

DH31AS

Birtley Lane

DH32QH

Durham Road

DH31AW

Grove Cottages

DH32AQ

Cuthbert Park

DH32PQ

Talbot Terrace

DH21AH

Station Lane

DH31AD

Ruskin Road

Data Sources

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