Postcode DH3 2BA 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 high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birtley South is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birtley South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.0% 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 of residents in Birtley South is £35,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from DH3 2BA.
Birtley South near DH3 2BA 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £277,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £59,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £184,250 |
| Terraced | 29 | £120,000 |
10 years price trend in Birtley
In the DH3 2BA postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.