Lydford Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH3 2LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	51.4%	4.2%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	52.8%	48.6%	-4.2%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DH3 2LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.9%	26.1%	2.2%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.9%	58%	-3.9%	44.2%	13.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.7%	8%	1.3%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.7%	5.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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	39.5%	41.4%	1.9%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	37.2%	38.6%	1.4%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	17.9%	16.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.5%	19.5%	-7.0%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.9%	-1.9%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.6%	15.2%	-6.4%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	10.8%	4.1%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	19.5%	5.7%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	18.8%	4.2%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	3%	4.3%	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%
White	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Lydford Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydford Way was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Birtley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lydford Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley and the 234th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH3 2LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lydford Way are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lydford Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 2LT

Average Price
£198,866

Semi-Detached
£367,007

Terraced
£164,993

Detached
£166,213

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lydford Way

Average Price
£183,141

Semi-Detached
£294,984

Terraced
£149,993

Detached
£166,695

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lydford WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Springs Farm Lydford Way, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2023-02-02	£166,695
27 Lydford Way, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£126,750	2022-05-31	£134,877
9 Lydford Way, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£124,000	2018-02-12	£160,095
13 Lydford Way, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2004-07-30	£185,684
3 Lydford Way, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2003-11-14	£366,300

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 2LT

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in DH3 2LT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	13
Unemployed	11
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Education	12
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	2,050 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	5,005 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY	3out of 4	217 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barley Mow Primary School Pembroke Avenue , Barley Mow DH3 2DJ	3out of 4	589 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN	4out of 4	742 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , Birtley DH3 1AY	4out of 4	1,134 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Mitchell Street , Birtley DH3 1LU	3out of 4	1,346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	462 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	1,885 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	3,380 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	2out of 4	3,578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA	1out of 4	4,075 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	4,161 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	4,971 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	5,230 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee - Southbound	Washington Services	552 yd
Burger King	Washington Services	552 yd
Costa Coffee - Northbound	Costa Coffee - Northbound, Washington Services	553 yd
Sherpa Kids Gateshead	Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue	644 yd
Hard as Rock	Wilsons Auctions Ltd, Shadon Way	752 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Board Inn	Board Inn Ph, Penshaw View	481 yd
Birtley Golf Club	Birtley Lane	590 yd
The Moulders Arms	Peareth Terrace	659 yd
Birtley Town Football Club	Birtley Sports Centre, Durham Road	690 yd
Birtley Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Birtley Lane	843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs - Washington Southbound	Washington Services	552 yd
Greggs - Washington Northbound	Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services	553 yd
Sorrento Pizza Limited	2 Frank Place	831 yd
Cod Father	1 Norfolk Place	862 yd
Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away	3 Harraton Terrace	900 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	34 Durham Road		1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birtley Golf Club Ltd BIRTLEY LANE	golf	299 yd
Lord Lawson Comprehensive School (Closed) Portobello Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	506 yd
Birtley Swimming Centre DURHAM ROAD	swimming pool	616 yd
Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy PORTOBELLO ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	683 yd
St Josephs Rc Junior School SCHOOL STREET	grass pitches	822 yd
Birtley Leisure Centre BIRTLEY SPORTS CENTRE BIRTLEY SPORTS CENTRE DURHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	825 yd
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School RAVENSWORTH TERRACE	grass pitches	846 yd
Pulse Fitness (Closed) Durham Road	health and fitness suite	896 yd
Body Pwr Fitness Centre DURHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	989 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	61.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	61.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.55 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.