Postcode DH3 2QE 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.4 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 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birtley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Birtley South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from DH3 2QE.
Birtley South near DH3 2QE 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2QE postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 2QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penny on the Move | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2PF | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 34 Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Savers | Durham Road, Gateshead, DH3 2QH | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 26A York Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2DE | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 2QE, 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.