DH3 2HP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vigodale, 0.0km from Vigo in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2HP are sourced from Output Area E00041421 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIGODALE, DH3 2HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIGODALE, DH3 2HP.
335
53
£ 35,400 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
DH3 2HP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £236k 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 2HP. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 229,500
6 sales · Mean £ 227,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 2HP has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barley Mow Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Holley Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Norfolk Food Market0.6 km
- BP North0.9 km
- H+M Store0.9 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Dobbies Cafe1.0 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- The Cafe @ Motorpoint1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- York Road Fish Shop0.8 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Cod Father0.6 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barley Mow Inn0.3 km
- Barley Mow Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Board Inn0.9 km
- The Woodlands0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.1 km
- Heworth7.8 km
- Dunston9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vigo Bridge0.1 km
- Vigo Lane-Lonsdale0.1 km
- Vigo Lane-Eskdale0.1 km
- Vigo Lane-The Drive0.2 km
- Portobello Road-Lonsdale0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH32HP · Data under Open Government Licence