DH3 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 1.0km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £66k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00041431 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, DH3 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, DH3 1EF.
230
38
£ 35,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 38, DH3 1EF 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 1EF. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 59,975
12 sales · Mean £ 61,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1EF is moderate at 58 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 Club0.4 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.4 km
- The Hanlon0.3 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.7 km
- Red Lion Inn0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Delicious Di's0.9 km
- Turkwoise Restaurant0.5 km
- War Room0.5 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.4 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.7 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- China Chef0.3 km
- I Fry0.5 km
- Sapphire Chinse0.4 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.2 km
- Gateshead Foodbank0.2 km
- Martin Baxter0.3 km
- Sophies Store0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.7 km
- Heworth6.3 km
- Dunston7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Birtley Royal Ordnance Factory0.1 km
- Birtley Royal Ordnance Factory0.1 km
- St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31EF · Data under Open Government Licence