Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DH3 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 1AH.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH3 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in DH3 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DH3 1AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH3 1AH is 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00041432 (shared with 9 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 1AH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

DH3 1AH has low crime rates — 22 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils0.2 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils0.6 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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Birtley East Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils1.3 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • H+M Store0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Birtley Home Bakery0.5 km
  • Butterfly Hampers0.7 km
  • Continental Delicatessen0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
  • Heworth6.3 km
  • Dunston8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kateregina0.1 km
  • Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.2 km
  • Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.2 km
  • Birtley Lane-The Avenue0.2 km
  • Birtley Lane-School0.2 km