DH3 2QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Road, 0.8km from Newtown in Birtley. Administratively it sits within Birtley ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, DH3 2QH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2QH are sourced from Output Area E00041435 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM ROAD, DH3 2QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, DH3 2QH.
359
52
£ 35,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 2QH 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
DH3 2QH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 2QH. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 2QH is moderate at 69 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
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
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 Club0.0 km
- Birtley Town Football Club0.9 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre0.3 km
- The Hanlon0.1 km
- Birtley Golf Club0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.2 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.0 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.1 km
- War Room0.2 km
- Hard as Rock1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elli Deli0.9 km
- Thai Wah Chop Suey0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Rex Leisure0.2 km
- China Chef0.1 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.0 km
- Herb0.2 km
- Penny Petroleum North East Limited0.2 km
- Ravensworth Food Store0.3 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
- Heworth6.5 km
- Dunston7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Co-Op0.0 km
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace0.0 km
- Birtley0.1 km
- Durham Road - Station Road0.2 km
- Ravensworth Road-Morris Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH32QH · Data under Open Government Licence