Postcode DH3 2JP 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 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ayton Park.
Birtley South has a low 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 20.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 per household in Birtley South is £43,194 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from DH3 2JP.
Birtley South near DH3 2JP 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ayton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ayton Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Birtley area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,100 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 16 | £258,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £65,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birtley
In the DH3 2JP postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 2JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | H&M Store | 33 Penshaw View, Portobello, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2JL | Walking directions to H&M 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.
Elected local representatives for DH3 2JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe William Kenneth Sowerby
Birtley - 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.