DH3 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morris Street, 0.9km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DH3 1DU offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00041433 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORRIS STREET, DH3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORRIS STREET, DH3 1DU.
214
39
£ 35,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH3 1DU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1DU. The average age is 39.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
2 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1DU is moderate at 53 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 Infant School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.2 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.3 km
- The Hanlon0.2 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Delicious Di's1.0 km
- Turkwoise Restaurant0.4 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.2 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.3 km
- War Room0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.7 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Rex Leisure0.3 km
- China Chef0.1 km
- I Fry0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Herb0.3 km
- Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.4 km
- Ravensworth Food Store0.1 km
- Soka Wine Centre0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.7 km
- Heworth6.3 km
- Dunston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.0 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.0 km
- Birtley0.1 km
- Durham Road - Station Road0.1 km
- Station Lane-George Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31DU · Data under Open Government Licence