Postcode DH3 1RA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 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 3.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from DH3 1RA.
Birtley North & Kibblesworth near DH3 1RA 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.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £185,625 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £133,250 |
| Detached | 24 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £188,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lamesley
In the DH3 1RA postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1RA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.