Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

THE AVENUE, DH3 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, DH3 1AA.

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

359

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Avg Age

52

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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 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DH3 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 35.1% year-on-year.

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

DH3 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.9km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 1AA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 35.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00041435 (shared with 41 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 1AA. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 183,000

9 sales · Mean £ 194,883

Terraced

£ 182,500

1 sales · Mean £ 182,500

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

Crime around DH3 1AA is moderate at 55 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting31
Other theft14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils0.3 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils0.4 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Birtley East Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Birtley Snooker Club0.2 km
  • St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.2 km
  • The Hanlon0.1 km
  • Birtley Golf Club0.4 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Turkwoise Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.2 km
  • The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.3 km
  • War Room0.3 km
  • Hard as Rock0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Elli Deli0.8 km
  • Thai Wah Chop Suey0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Rex Leisure0.3 km
  • China Chef0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Herb0.3 km
  • Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.4 km
  • Ravensworth Food Store0.3 km
  • Soka Wine Centre1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
  • Heworth6.3 km
  • Dunston7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Birtley Lane-Old Vicarage0.1 km
  • Birtley Lane-The Avenue0.1 km
  • Durham Road - Station Road0.1 km
  • Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace0.1 km
  • Durham Road - Orchard Street0.1 km