DH3 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jones Street, 1.0km from North Side in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00041434 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JONES STREET, DH3 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JONES STREET, DH3 1DZ.
254
46
£ 35,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH3 1DZ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 40.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1DZ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,000
11 sales · Mean £ 92,477
Semi-Detached
£ 99,950
1 sales · Mean £ 99,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1DZ 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
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.3 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.2 km
- The Hanlon0.2 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Delicious Di's0.9 km
- Turkwoise Restaurant0.5 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.3 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.4 km
- War Room0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Elli Deli1.0 km
- Leybourne Fisheries1.0 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.6 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Jewel In The Crown1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Herb0.4 km
- Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.5 km
- Ravensworth Food Store0.1 km
- Soka Wine Centre0.8 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 Street0.1 km
- Durham Road - Orchard Street0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
- Durham Road - Station Road0.1 km
- Birtley0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31DZ · Data under Open Government Licence