Postcode DH3 1QL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.9 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 Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from DH3 1QL.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH3 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1QL postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Soka Convenience Store | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 1JS | Walking directions to Soka Convenience Store |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.