DH3 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highridge, 0.5km from North Side in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Lamesley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00041701 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHRIDGE, DH3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHRIDGE, DH3 1BD.
348
41
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH3 1BD's 67% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1BD. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,750
4 sales · Mean £ 122,375
Terraced
£ 109,000
4 sales · Mean £ 102,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1BD has low crime rates — 27 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
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley East Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Portobello Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.6 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.3 km
- The Hanlon0.6 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Charles Perkins RAOB Club & Institute Limited0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.8 km
- Birtley Community Association0.5 km
- Lotus Leaf0.4 km
- Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre0.8 km
- The Cafe (North East) Limited0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Elli Deli0.7 km
- Leybourne Fisheries0.7 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.5 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Benelli's Pizza0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Birtley Home Bakery0.8 km
- Continental Delicatessen0.7 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bowes Incline Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.1 km
- Heworth5.9 km
- Dunston7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Road - Highridge0.1 km
- Blackfell Way-Aspen Close0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Road-Grove View0.2 km
- Blackfell Way - Angel Way0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31BD · Data under Open Government Licence