DH3 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Fell Bank, 0.7km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH3 1AU 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. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00041432 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELL BANK, DH3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELL BANK, DH3 1AU.
270
45
£ 35,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1AU 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.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, DH3 1AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
14 sales · Mean £ 172,464
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1AU is moderate at 51 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
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.3 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.3 km
- The Hanlon0.3 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Charles Perkins RAOB Club & Institute Limited0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.4 km
- Birtley Community Association0.6 km
- Lotus Leaf0.5 km
- Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre0.7 km
- The Cafe (North East) Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli0.6 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Benelli's Pizza0.7 km
- Sorrento Pizza Limited0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Birtley Home Bakery0.4 km
- Butterfly Hampers0.7 km
- Continental Delicatessen0.3 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
- Heworth6.3 km
- Dunston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.0 km
- Fell Bank-Birtley Lane0.0 km
- Birtley Lane-The Avenue0.1 km
- Birtley Lane-School0.1 km
- Birtley Lane-Old Vicarage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31AU · Data under Open Government Licence