DH3 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Hill Top, 0.4km from Portobello in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For serious buyers, DH3 1BP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00170029 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL TOP, DH3 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL TOP, DH3 1BP.
341
43
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH3 1BP — age 43, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1BP. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 337,500
3 sales · Mean £ 332,033
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1BP has low crime rates — 17 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
Holley Park Academy
Oxclose Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- H+M Store0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Birtley Home Bakery0.8 km
- Continental Delicatessen0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.7 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.6 km
- The Hanlon0.7 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Charles Perkins RAOB Club & Institute Limited0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.8 km
- Birtley Community Association0.9 km
- Lotus Leaf0.8 km
- Canford Audio0.6 km
- Maggie's Tea Room0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli0.2 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey1.0 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Benelli's Pizza1.0 km
- Sorrento Pizza Limited0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.8 km
- Heworth6.1 km
- Dunston8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Portmeads Road-Uplands0.1 km
- Portmeads Road-Uplands0.2 km
- Portmeads Road-Portmead Rise0.2 km
- Portmeads Road-Portmead Rise0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31BP · Data under Open Government Licence