Postcode DH3 2BE 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 105.9 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 105.9 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 17 ft away from DH3 2BE.
Birtley South near DH3 2BE 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £62,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birtley
In the DH3 2BE postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2BE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 26A York Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2DE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Norfolk Food Market | 2 Norfolk Place, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2DQ | Walking directions to Norfolk Food Market |
| 0.5 mi | Vigo Convenience Store | 3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2EW | Walking directions to Vigo Convenience Store |
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: 01/12/2025.