Area Analysis Gateshead, North East

DH3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH3 postcode area.

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Population

26,570

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,417 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

DH3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £204k. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £204,288 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 760 active and 327 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DH3 (9%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DH3 are around £204k, down 14.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH3 at 349 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2927
Shoplifting1459
Anti-social behaviour1386
Criminal damage and arson880
Public order657

school Local Schools

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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils
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Birtley East Community Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils
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Lumley Junior School

Good169 pupils
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding179 pupils
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Red Rose Primary School

Outstanding295 pupils
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Cestria Primary School

Good405 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Birtley Gym
  • Greggs
  • Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store
  • Greggs
  • WH Smith
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Biddick Hall
  • Lumley Castle Hotel
  • Bowes Incline Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Bar Bianco
  • Butchers Arms
  • Cestrian Club
  • Chester-le-Street Cricket Club
  • Chesters
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Brenda's Cafe
  • Tactical Transformations
  • Ashley Cottage Tea Room
  • Bannatynes Health Club
  • Cafe Neena's
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Baxters
  • Bridge End Takeaway
  • Caesars Kitchen
  • Desserts Delivered Durham
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Heron Foods
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more