Postcode DH3 1HT 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 107.5 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Birtley Grove Park.
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 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from DH3 1HT.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH3 1HT 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birtley Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Birtley Grove Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £207,250 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 | 36 | £188,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £135,750 |
10 year median price trend in Lamesley
In the DH3 1HT postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 1HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1HU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Soka Convenience Store | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 1JS | Walking directions to Soka Convenience Store |
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.