Postcode DH2 1BQ is located in a rural town, within the Lamesley ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Birtley North & Kibblesworth area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.0 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 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 1BQ.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH2 1BQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 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 1BQ postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Kibblesworth Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Ouston Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.