Postcode DH3 2RE 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 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from DH3 2RE.
Birtley South near DH3 2RE 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ayton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Birtley Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Birtley Grove 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 2RE postcode area, located within Birtley South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 2RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | H&M Store | 33 Penshaw View, Portobello, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2JL | Walking directions to H&M Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sophie's Store | 15 New South Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 1AF | Walking directions to Sophie's 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 2RE, 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.