DH3 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, DH3 1DJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00041435 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 1DJ.
359
52
£ 35,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1DJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 52, DH3 1DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1DJ is moderate at 60 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 Junior School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.1 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
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.3 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.1 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.2 km
- War Room0.3 km
- Hard as Rock1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli1.0 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Rex Leisure0.3 km
- China Chef0.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.1 km
- Herb0.2 km
- Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.3 km
- Ravensworth Food Store0.2 km
- Soka Wine Centre1.0 km
- + 13 more
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
- Birtley0.0 km
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace0.1 km
- Durham Road - Station Road0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
- Durham Road-Co-Op0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31DJ · Data under Open Government Licence