Postcode DH2 1AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Lamesley ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Birtley North & Kibblesworth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 86.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £37,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 187 ft away from DH2 1AJ.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH2 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £277,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Lamesley
In the DH2 1AJ postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.