Postcode DH3 1LH 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.0 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,751 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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 per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from DH3 1LH.
Birtley South near DH3 1LH 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 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 16 | £258,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £65,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birtley
In the DH3 1LH postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 1LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Savers | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 34 Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Sophie's Store | 15 New South Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1AF | Walking directions to Sophie's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Penny on the Move | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2PF | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1HU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH3 1LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe William Kenneth Sowerby
Birtley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.