Postcode DH3 1AD is located in a major urban area, within the Birtley ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Birtley South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birtley South is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Birtley Grove Park.
Birtley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birtley South is £35,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH3 1AD.
Birtley South near DH3 1AD 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birtley Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Birtley Grove Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £62,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birtley
In the DH3 1AD postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Savers | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.2 mi | Sophie's Store | 15 New South Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1AF | Walking directions to Sophie's Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 34 Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.