Postcode DH3 1GE is located in a major urban area, within the Lamesley area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Birtley North & Kibblesworth area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year. The median sale price in Lamesley is £180,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £246,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birtley Grove Park.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,907 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DH3 1GE.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH3 1GE 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birtley Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Birtley Grove Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £315,250 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £190,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 43 | £154,750 | £179 |
| Flats | 6 | £91,500 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,500 | — | £132,950 | £124,950 |
| 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 | £309,245 | £75,000 | £185,400 | £138,500 |
| 2026 | £316,750 | £126,600 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145 | — | £149 | £148 |
| 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 | £243 | £154 | £204 | £173 |
| 2026 | £248 | £163 | £196 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 1GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 3, Hattam Close, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GE | Terraced | Freehold | £110,075 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 4, Garside Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 1NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 4, Bowes View, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GF | Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 6A, Bowes View, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GF | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 14, Elm Rise, Chester Le Street, DH3 1FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £194,032 |
In the DH3 1GE postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Birtley East Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2015. | |
Birtley East Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Apr 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 May 2015. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 May 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2024. | |
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Feb 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH3 1GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1HU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Soka Convenience Store | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 1JS | Walking directions to Soka Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sophie's Store | 15 New South Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1AF | Walking directions to Sophie's Store |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH3 1GE, 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 DH3 1GE records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around DH3 1GE in Lamesley is £180,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DH3 1GE, including Birtley East Community Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley (Good) and Ravensworth Terrace Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DH3 1GE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,907 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 DH3 1GE is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judith Turner (Labour Party).