DH3 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00041435 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 1DQ.
359
52
£ 35,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1DQ 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 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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 1DQ is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Barley Mow Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.4 km
- Birtley Town Football Club0.9 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.6 km
- The Hanlon0.4 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.4 km
- War Room0.4 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.4 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.4 km
- Birtley Community Association0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.9 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- China Chef0.4 km
- I Fry0.4 km
- Sapphire Chinse0.4 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.5 km
- Gateshead Foodbank0.4 km
- Martin Baxter0.4 km
- Sophies Store0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
- Heworth6.6 km
- Dunston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate0.1 km
- St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield0.2 km
- Station Lane-George Street0.2 km
- Station Lane-Brick Works0.2 km
- Station Lane-Brick Works0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31DQ · Data under Open Government Licence