DH3 1AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birtley Lane, 0.8km from North Side in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH3 1AX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00041429 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRTLEY LANE, DH3 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRTLEY LANE, DH3 1AX.
261
53
£ 35,400 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in DH3 1AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1AX. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1AX has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley East Community Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.3 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.1 km
- The Hanlon0.2 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.5 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.3 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.4 km
- War Room0.5 km
- Hard as Rock0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Elli Deli0.8 km
- Leybourne Fisheries0.9 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.6 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Jewel In The Crown0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Herb0.4 km
- Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.5 km
- Ravensworth Food Store0.3 km
- Soka Wine Centre0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.8 km
- Heworth6.2 km
- Dunston7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Birtley Lane-Orchard Street0.0 km
- Birtley Lane-Old Vicarage0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant Road0.1 km
- Birtley0.1 km
- Durham Road - Orchard Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31AX · Data under Open Government Licence