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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

DH32LE

Kirkstone

DH31EN

Ravensworth Road

DH31AJ

Woodbine Terrace

DH32LU

Lydford Way

DH31AG

South View

DH31AU

Fell Bank

DH31DZ

Jones Street

DH32ND

Fellside

DH31LN

Hawkhills Terrace

DH32QY

Durham Road

DH32HQ

Lothian Close

DH32PR

Birtley Lane

DH32DT

Rosslyn Place

DH31BN

Church Street

DH32LP

Church Street

DH32AZ

Durham Place

DH31DY

West Street

DH32LA

Ennerdale

DH31DX

Morris Street

DH32JQ

Dunvegan

DH31LU

Durham Road

DH32EJ

Langdale

DH32LB

Coniston

DH32DJ

Pembroke Avenue

DH32AS

Suffolk Place

DH31EZ

Ravensworth Road

DH32QT

Durham Road

DH31ER

Mitchell Street

DH32ET

Vigo Lane

DH32DD

York Road

DH32PG

Arndale Houses

DH31LJ

Church Street

DH32BB

Cheshire Avenue

DH31LX

Egton Terrace

DH31DN

Beaconsfield Terrace

DH32DW

Elgin Place

DH32QQ

Richmond Place

DH32NU

Wilfred Street

DH32EW

Hartside

DH32BA

Cheshire Avenue

DH31DU

Morris Street

DH32AL

Bedford Avenue

DH31AH

Church Street

DH32BQ

Durham Road Trading Estate

DH32HR

Lea Green

DH31LR

Neale Terrace

DH31RY

Mount Ridge

DH32RR

Fell Bank

DH32HD

Scafell

DH31DR

Gladstone Terrace

DH32JS

Portobello Terrace

DH32SB

Fell Bank

DH32LD

Coniston

DH32JY

Thirlmere

DH31EF

King Street

DH31RU

Bewicke View

DH32HB

Kendal

DH32HP

Vigodale

DH32NG

Springfell

DH32RE

Fell Bank

DH31LS

Durham Road

DH32JW

Fell Bank

DH31EA

George Street

DH32HW

The Drive

DH31PA

Pleasant Place

DH32PA

Durham Road

DH32PF

Durham Road

DH31FB

Broadleaf Walk

DH32EH

Kentmere

DH31ED

Queen Street

DH32EY

Garsdale

DH31ES

Pine Street

DH32BE

Browns Buildings

DH31BP

Hill Top

DH32SW

Shadon Way

DH32AW

The Drive

DH31DE

Station Lane

DH31AP

Fell Bank

DH31HA

May Street

DH31AR

Talbot Cottages

DH32AP

Northumberland Place

DH31DG

Station Lane

DH31AB

Holyoake Gardens

DH32EL

Langdale

DH32PW

St Johns Place

DH32QJ

Durham Road

DH31EX

Craig Street

DH32DU

Dorset Avenue

DH32HL

Portree Close

DH32LG

Birtley Lane

DH32JB

Mingarry

DH32LW

Peareth Terrace

DH32NX

Radcliffe Street

DH31DT

Harry Letch Mews

DH32EP

Hartside

DH32PS

Durham Road

DH32NE

Fellside

DH31DW

Blythe Terrace

DH32DS

Errol Place

DH32SF

Durham Road

Data Sources

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