Esk Terrace is in Birtley, Chester Le Street and in Gateshead district. DH3 1LT is located in the Birtley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Esk Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH3 1LS, DH3 1LX, DH3 1EX, DH3 1ER, DH3 1LR, DH3 1ES, DH3 1EP, DH3 1LP, DH3 1PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH3 1LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.4% | 37.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 30.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 20.7% | 14.5% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 28.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 22.2% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 10.5% | 1.1% | -9.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH3 1LT this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 29.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 23.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 92.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 92.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esk Terrace was 134.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Birtley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Esk Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley and the 185th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Esk Terrace, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,017 | 2023-08-11 | £227,448 |
| 1 Esk Terrace, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-09-13 | £255,713 |
| 1 Esk Terrace, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-09-25 | £203,697 |
| 2 Esk Terrace, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-10-29 | £182,393 |
| 1 Esk Terrace, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2004-05-07 | £252,948 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Mitchell Street , Birtley DH3 1LU | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , Birtley DH3 1AY | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtley East Community Primary School Highfield , Birtley DH3 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 5,456 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Leaf | 82 Durham Road | 90 yd | |
| Birtley Community Association | Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road | 187 yd | |
| Pud Desserts | The Cottage, 18 Talbot Terrace | 363 yd | |
| The Mood Food Co-op Limited | Unit 9, Co-Op Buildings, Durham Road | 467 yd | |
| Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre | Unit 78, Birtley Business Centre, Station Lane | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn | Durham Road | 71 yd | |
| St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre | Birtley Lane | 158 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | Railway Hotel Public House, Durham Road | 341 yd | |
| The Hanlon | Talbot Terrace | 363 yd | |
| Three Tuns Inn | Three Tuns Inn, Durham Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacino | 1-2 Durham Road | 256 yd | |
| Benelli's | 4 Ravensworth Road | 304 yd | |
| China Chef | 56a Durham Road | 325 yd | |
| Caspian Kebab | The Cottage, 18 Talbot Terrace | 363 yd | |
| Casa Rosa | 36 Durham Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 34 Durham Road | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birtley Community Centre BIRTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE BIRTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE RAVENSWORTH ROAD | 188 yd | |
| Birtley Welfare Park EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Body Pwr Fitness Centre DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Birtley Young Peoples Club BEACONSFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School RAVENSWORTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| St Josephs Rc Junior School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Pulse Fitness (Closed) Durham Road | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy PORTOBELLO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Lord Lawson Comprehensive School (Closed) Portobello Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Birtley Swimming Centre DURHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 967 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.