Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DUNVEGAN, DH3 2JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNVEGAN, DH3 2JQ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH3 2JQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £154,150 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 2JQ is a safe, established residential area on Dunvegan, 0.7km from Vigo in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 2JQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2JQ are sourced from Output Area E00041441 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 2JQ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 127,500

8 sales · Mean £ 130,312

Semi-Detached

£ 190,750

1 sales · Mean £ 190,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH3 2JQ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences17
Vehicle crime13
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils0.4 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils1.0 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils1.1 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils1.2 km
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Norfolk Food Market0.9 km
  • BP South0.2 km
  • Vigo Convenience0.5 km
  • WH Smith0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
  • Washington Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Birtley Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Birtley Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Moulders Arms0.9 km
  • Barley Mow Inn0.8 km
  • Barley Mow Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • Canford Audio0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.2 km
  • Sherpa Kids Gateshead0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Elli Deli1.0 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.2 km
  • Cod Father0.9 km
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street3.8 km
  • Heworth7.1 km
  • Dunston9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunvegan0.0 km
  • Portobello Road-Dunvegan0.1 km
  • Portobello Road-Portobello Terrace0.1 km
  • Windermere0.1 km
  • Portobello Road-Windermere0.2 km