Pembroke Avenue is in Birtley, Chester Le Street and in Gateshead district. DH3 2DJ 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 Pembroke Avenue, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH3 2DW, DH3 2DP, DH3 2DH, DH3 2DY, DH3 2EA, DH3 2DR, DH3 2DU, DH3 2HG, DH3 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 2DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH3 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 51.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 27.8% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 44.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 33.8% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 25% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 97% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.1% | 94.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Avenue was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Birtley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembroke Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley and the 323rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-03-31 | £69,326 |
| 26 Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2020-01-10 | £80,077 |
| 25 Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2012-06-01 | £83,217 |
| 22 Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-02-02 | £115,907 |
| 26 Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2006-10-27 | £128,354 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Primary School Pembroke Avenue , Barley Mow DH3 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickleton Primary School Vigo Lane , Rickleton NE38 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , Birtley DH3 1AY | 4out of 4 | 1,747 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherpa Kids Gateshead | Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue | 1 yd | |
| Dobbies Cafe | Dobbies Garden Centre, Durham Road | 678 yd | |
| Komatsu UK Limited Catering | Durham Road | 889 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound | Washington Services | 1,036 yd | |
| Burger King | Washington Services | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birtley Town Football Club | Birtley Sports Centre, Durham Road | 520 yd | |
| Barley Mow Inn | Vigo Lane | 525 yd | |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club | Barley Mow Working Mens Club, Vigo Lane | 525 yd | |
| Board Inn | Board Inn Ph, Penshaw View | 1,019 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn | Durham Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Father | 1 Norfolk Place | 230 yd | |
| China Garden | 25 York Road | 372 yd | |
| York Road Fish Shop | 28 York Road | 495 yd | |
| Greggs - Washington Southbound | Washington Services | 1,036 yd | |
| Greggs - Washington Northbound | Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birtley Leisure Centre BIRTLEY SPORTS CENTRE BIRTLEY SPORTS CENTRE DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Birtley Golf Club Ltd BIRTLEY LANE | golf | 812 yd |
| Birtley Swimming Centre DURHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Lord Lawson Comprehensive School (Closed) Portobello Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.