Postcode DH2 1XG 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 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 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 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 1XG.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH2 1XG 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £203,250 in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 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 | 35 | £186,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lamesley
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.