Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

STATION LANE, DH3 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION LANE, DH3 1DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

359

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH3 1DE 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH3 1DE's 68% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 319.0% year-on-year.

home £104,444 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Lane, 0.9km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 1DE represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 319.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00041435 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1DE. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 142,000

Flat

£ 38,550

6 sales · Mean £ 44,516

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH3 1DE is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting31
Other theft14
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils0.5 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils0.7 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.2 km
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Birtley East Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Birtley Snooker Club0.2 km
  • Birtley Town Football Club1.0 km
  • St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.3 km
  • The Hanlon0.1 km
  • Birtley Golf Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Turkwoise Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.2 km
  • The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.2 km
  • War Room0.3 km
  • Birtley Community Association0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
  • Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Rex Leisure0.3 km
  • China Chef0.1 km
  • I Fry0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Herb0.3 km
  • Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.3 km
  • Ravensworth Food Store0.2 km
  • Soka Wine Centre1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
  • Heworth6.4 km
  • Dunston7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
  • Birtley0.1 km
  • Station Lane-George Street0.1 km
  • Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
  • Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace0.1 km