Postcode DH3 2JB 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 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 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ayton Park.
Birtley South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Birtley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DH3 2JB.
Birtley South near DH3 2JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 2JB postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.