DH3 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gladstone Terrace, 0.9km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, DH3 1DR represents 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00041434 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADSTONE TERRACE, DH3 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE TERRACE, DH3 1DR.
254
46
£ 35,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH3 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1DR. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 132,750
14 sales · Mean £ 134,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 1DR is moderate at 70 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
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Birtley East Community Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.2 km
- Birtley Town Football Club1.0 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.4 km
- The Hanlon0.2 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.4 km
- War Room0.3 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.2 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.3 km
- Birtley Community Association0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- China Chef0.2 km
- I Fry0.3 km
- Sapphire Chinse0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.3 km
- Gateshead Foodbank0.1 km
- Martin Baxter0.2 km
- Sophies Store0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
- Heworth6.4 km
- Dunston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Lane-George Street0.0 km
- St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.1 km
- Birtley0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31DR · Data under Open Government Licence