DH3 1AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00170016 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 1AY.
533
36
£ 35,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH3 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1AY. The average age is 35.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1AY has low crime rates — 18 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
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Birtley East Community Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.6 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.4 km
- The Hanlon0.5 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Charles Perkins RAOB Club & Institute Limited0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.7 km
- Birtley Community Association0.7 km
- Lotus Leaf0.6 km
- Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre0.9 km
- The Cafe (North East) Limited0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli0.4 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Benelli's Pizza0.8 km
- Sorrento Pizza Limited0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Birtley Home Bakery0.7 km
- Butterfly Hampers0.9 km
- Continental Delicatessen0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.8 km
- Heworth6.1 km
- Dunston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Pleasant Road0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant Road-Portsmead Road0.1 km
- Portmeads Road-Uplands0.2 km
- Portmeads Road-Uplands0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Road-Grove View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31AY · Data under Open Government Licence