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 124.7 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £197,475 in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £645,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £185,700 |
| Terraced | 36 | £133,500 |
10 year median 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.
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.