DH3 1PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Team Colliery in Birtley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lamesley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH3 1PS has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 1PS are sourced from Output Area E00041709 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 1PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 1PS.
239
50
£ 37,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 1PS 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
No single demographic signal dominates DH3 1PS — age 50, 80% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 1PS. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 1PS has low crime rates — 33 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
Birtley East Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter0.4 km
- Nisa0.4 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.9 km
- Soka Wine Centre0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Birtley Community Association0.9 km
- Lotus Leaf0.8 km
- Sunarga Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- Delicious Di's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Benelli's Pizza0.8 km
- Leybourne Fisheries0.1 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.4 km
- Jewel In The Crown0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Angel View Inn0.8 km
- Bowes Incline Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Lion Inn0.9 km
- Three Tuns Inn0.5 km
- Coach And Horses0.1 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street5.8 km
- Dunston6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Northdene0.0 km
- Newcastle Bank-Long Bank0.1 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Durham Road-Windsor Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH31PS · Data under Open Government Licence