DH3 1AG is a safe, established residential area on South View, 0.6km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00041436 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH VIEW, DH3 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW, DH3 1AG.
266
41
£ 35,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1AG 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 41, DH3 1AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £97k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1AG. The average age is 41.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 96,166
Terraced
£ 103,750
2 sales · Mean £ 103,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1AG has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Portobello Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
Holley Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- H+M Store1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Birtley Home Bakery0.5 km
- Butterfly Hampers0.7 km
- Continental Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.4 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.4 km
- The Hanlon0.4 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Charles Perkins RAOB Club & Institute Limited0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.5 km
- Birtley Community Association0.7 km
- Lotus Leaf0.6 km
- Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre0.8 km
- The Cafe (North East) Limited0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli0.5 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.9 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Benelli's Pizza0.8 km
- Sorrento Pizza Limited0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.7 km
- Heworth6.2 km
- Dunston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kateregina0.1 km
- Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.2 km
- Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.2 km
- Birtley Lane-The Avenue0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31AG · Data under Open Government Licence