Postcode DH3 1LJ 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 average crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.5% 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 223 ft away from DH3 1LJ.
Birtley South near DH3 1LJ 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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £167,250 (about £181 per square foot) in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £268,750 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £191,500 | £219 |
| Terraced | 30 | £127,500 | £154 |
| Flats | 6 | £54,750 | £77 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £50,000 | £177,500 | £85,750 |
| 2017 | £250,750 | £68,000 | £154,500 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £52,500 | £150,000 | £89,500 |
| 2019 | £195,500 | £67,500 | £150,995 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | £192,500 | £37,500 | £150,995 | £103,000 |
| 2021 | £234,995 | £59,950 | £153,498 | £113,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £45,000 | £180,000 | £106,000 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £35,000 | £177,500 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £256,500 | £59,000 | £173,500 | £111,500 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £57,000 | £190,270 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £217,500 | — | £140,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156 | £63 | £160 | £98 |
| 2017 | £183 | £102 | £152 | £110 |
| 2018 | £179 | £91 | £160 | £95 |
| 2019 | £182 | £101 | £159 | £96 |
| 2020 | £206 | £66 | £180 | £97 |
| 2021 | £199 | £86 | £164 | £120 |
| 2022 | £235 | £76 | £178 | £129 |
| 2023 | £215 | £54 | £182 | £113 |
| 2024 | £240 | £93 | £191 | £121 |
| 2025 | £224 | £77 | £217 | £149 |
| 2026 | £234 | — | £159 | £158 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 1LJ.
In the DH3 1LJ postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sophie's Store | 15 New South Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1AF | Walking directions to Sophie's Store |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 1LJ, 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
The area around DH3 1LJ records about 64 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DH3 1LJ in Birtley South is £167,250 (about £181 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DH3 1LJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Ravensworth Terrace Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH3 1LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,264 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 1LJ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe William Kenneth Sowerby (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.