Church View is in Birtley, Chester Le Street and in Gateshead district. DH3 2PL 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 Church View, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH3 2PJ, DH3 2PW, DH3 1AD, DH3 2LW, DH3 2PF, DH3 2PG, DH3 2PH, DH3 2PR, DH3 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 2PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52% | 54.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48% | 45.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 23.8% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 46.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 19.3% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 41.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 26.8% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 24.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 2PL this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 29.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 22.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.4% | 92.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church View was 428.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.5% higher than the Birtley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church View has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Birtley and the 23rd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Church View, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2015-04-17 | £156,348 |
DH3 2PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH3 2PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN | - not rated | 120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN | - not rated | 120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Junior and Infant School Morris Street , Birtley DH3 1EA | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Mitchell Street , Birtley DH3 1LU | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Mitchell Street , Birtley DH3 1LU | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan | 10 Arndale House, Durham Road | 177 yd | |
| The Quirky Little Coffee Company | 10 Arndale House | 183 yd | |
| The Mood Food Co-op Limited | Unit 9, Co-Op Buildings, Durham Road | 192 yd | |
| Turkwoise Restaurant | Durham Road | 208 yd | |
| The Hub | 16 Harraton Terrace, Durham Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birtley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Birtley Lane | 59 yd | |
| The Moulders Arms | Peareth Terrace | 165 yd | |
| Birtley Snooker Club | Unit 9 Co-op Buildings | 193 yd | |
| Birtley Golf Club | Birtley Lane | 234 yd | |
| The Hanlon | Talbot Terrace | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Indian Takeaway | 7 Arndale House, Durham Road | 184 yd | |
| Dannys Sandwich Bar | 5 Arndale House | 184 yd | |
| Burger 8 | 13 Arndale House, Durham Road | 186 yd | |
| Hungry Shack | 22 Harraton Terrace, Durham Road | 216 yd | |
| Rex Leisure | Rex Building | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 34 Durham Road | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School RAVENSWORTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| St Josephs Rc Junior School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 116 yd |
| Body Pwr Fitness Centre DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy PORTOBELLO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Pulse Fitness (Closed) Durham Road | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Lord Lawson Comprehensive School (Closed) Portobello Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Birtley Young Peoples Club BEACONSFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Birtley Swimming Centre DURHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Birtley Golf Club Ltd BIRTLEY LANE | golf | 524 yd |
| Birtley Community Centre BIRTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE BIRTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE RAVENSWORTH ROAD | 690 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.