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 very high crime levels, with around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 105.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £313,496 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £188,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,500 | £169 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £62,500 | £135,725 | £127,450 |
| 2017 | £229,250 | £71,500 | £162,000 | £123,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £72,500 | £176,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £89,950 | £161,750 | £117,000 |
| 2020 | £294,610 | £79,950 | £190,000 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £271,000 | £65,000 | £159,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £292,500 | £70,000 | £177,498 | £157,600 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £66,250 | £162,500 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £311,250 | £87,650 | £180,000 | £141,500 |
| 2025 | £307,495 | £75,000 | £185,400 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £318,000 | £126,600 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154 | £116 | £149 | £149 |
| 2017 | £196 | £128 | £170 | £143 |
| 2018 | £208 | £108 | £192 | £144 |
| 2019 | £202 | £125 | £181 | £145 |
| 2020 | £215 | £126 | £186 | £159 |
| 2021 | £214 | £148 | £163 | £149 |
| 2022 | £261 | £127 | £196 | £171 |
| 2023 | £222 | £93 | £171 | £164 |
| 2024 | £239 | £158 | £200 | £170 |
| 2025 | £244 | £154 | £204 | £173 |
| 2026 | £257 | £163 | £196 | £166 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 1AJ.
In the DH2 1AJ postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 34 Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Savers | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.5 mi | Penny on the Move | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2PF | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH2 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judith Turner
Lamesley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH2 1AJ records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DH2 1AJ in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £195,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DH2 1AJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH2 1AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering DH2 1AJ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judith Turner (Labour Party).
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.