Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HARRY LETCH MEWS, DH3 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRY LETCH MEWS, DH3 1DT.

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

373

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Avg Age

47

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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 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DH3 1DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harry Letch Mews, 1.1km from North Side in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

DH3 1DT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00041430 (shared with 16 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 1DT. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around DH3 1DT is moderate at 64 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order20
Vehicle crime18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils0.7 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils0.8 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils0.8 km
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Birtley East Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Birtley Snooker Club0.5 km
  • St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.4 km
  • The Hanlon0.4 km
  • Birtley Golf Club0.9 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Delicious Di's0.7 km
  • Turkwoise Restaurant0.7 km
  • War Room0.6 km
  • Sunarga Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Leybourne Fisheries0.9 km
  • Thai Wah Chop Suey0.5 km
  • Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • China Chef0.4 km
  • I Fry0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Birtley Community Fridge0.1 km
  • Gateshead Foodbank0.3 km
  • Martin Baxter0.4 km
  • Sophies Store0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.9 km
  • Heworth6.2 km
  • Dunston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravensworth Road-Community Centre0.1 km
  • Ravensworth Road-Bowling Green0.1 km
  • Birtley Royal Ordnance Factory0.1 km
  • Birtley Royal Ordnance Factory0.2 km
  • Elisabeth Avenue-Edward Road0.2 km