Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

COLEBROOKE, DH3 2LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEBROOKE, DH3 2LF.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH3 2LF spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.

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

DH3 2LF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colebrooke, 0.7km from Vigo in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 2LF represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 17.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2LF are sourced from Output Area E00041417 (shared with 8 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 2LF. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 168,085

6 sales · Mean £ 178,361

Terraced

£ 176,750

6 sales · Mean £ 168,333

Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 233,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH3 2LF has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils0.1 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils1.0 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils1.3 km
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.5 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils1.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Norfolk Food Market0.5 km
  • Peace & Willow0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Komatsu UK Limited Catering0.8 km
  • The Cafe @ Motorpoint0.9 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Turkwoise Restaurant0.9 km
  • War Room1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Birtley Town Football Club0.5 km
  • Birtley Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Moulders Arms0.8 km
  • Barley Mow Inn0.6 km
  • Barley Mow Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.7 km
  • I Fry1.0 km
  • Sorrento Pizza Limited0.9 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street3.6 km
  • Heworth7.3 km
  • Dunston8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Glenluce0.2 km
  • Kinross Close0.2 km
  • Nairn Close0.2 km
  • Renfrew Place0.2 km
  • Ennerdale0.3 km