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.
DH3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH3 postcode area.
26,570
45
£ 36,417 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
Lumley Junior School
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Red Rose Primary School
Cestria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Birtley Gym
- Greggs
- Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store
- Greggs
- WH Smith
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Biddick Hall
- Lumley Castle Hotel
- Bowes Incline Hotel
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Bar Bianco
- Butchers Arms
- Cestrian Club
- Chester-le-Street Cricket Club
- Chesters
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Brenda's Cafe
- Tactical Transformations
- Ashley Cottage Tea Room
- Bannatynes Health Club
- Cafe Neena's
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Baxters
- Bridge End Takeaway
- Caesars Kitchen
- Desserts Delivered Durham
- Domino's Pizza
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Heron Foods
- Iceland
- Morrisons
- Tesco
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: DH3 · Data under Open Government Licence