Bede Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH3 2BF.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Bede Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £200,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £168,125. Average sale prices rose from £168,357 in 2019 to £200,000 in 2026 (+19%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 11% above the Chester Le Street average of £179,629 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% semi-detached, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Bede Way range from £149,000 to £230,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 28 streets in Chester Le Street with at least two sales in the last year, Bede Way ranks 13th for average price.
House prices on Bede Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £168,125 | 8 May 2026 |
| Detached | 4 | £203,250 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Bede Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 26 Jun 2026 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 8 May 2026 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 27 Jun 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 7 Feb 2025 | £188,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 31 May 2024 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 25 Sep 2023 | £182,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 30 Jun 2023 | £182,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 22 Dec 2020 | £150,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 17 Jul 2020 | £149,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 17 Jun 2020 | £153,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 23 Dec 2019 | £160,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 21 Nov 2019 | £165,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 21 Oct 2019 | £163,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 18 Oct 2019 | £165,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 15 Aug 2019 | £162,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 31 May 2019 | £185,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Bede Way DH3 2BF | 10 May 2019 | £178,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Bede Way | £178,000 (May 2019) → £220,000 (Jun 2026) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 10, Bede Way | £153,000 (Jun 2020) → £180,000 (May 2026) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Bede Way | £162,500 (Aug 2019) → £170,000 (Jun 2025) | +5% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Bede Way | £163,000 (Oct 2019) → £188,500 (Feb 2025) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Bede Way | £185,000 (May 2019) → £230,000 (May 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 3, Bede Way | £160,000 (Dec 2019) → £182,000 (Sep 2023) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Bede Way | £165,000 (Nov 2019) → £182,500 (Jun 2023) | +11% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bede Way
Crime
71 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bede Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bede Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
- Wear estuary Flood alert area
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bede Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rickleton Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holley Park Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lambton Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chester-le-Street station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Heworth station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- Dunston station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Portobello Road-Lonsdale (S-Bound, Portobello Road) 2 min walk
- Portobello Road-Lonsdale (N-Bound, Portobello Road) 3 min walk
- Vigo Lane-Lonsdale (NE-Bound, Vigo Lane) 3 min walk
- Vigo Lane-Eskdale (W-Bound, Vigo Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 0.7 mi - Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 0.8 mi - I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 1.3 mi - Bridge End Surgery
Bridge End, Chester Le Street · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Makro Makro Washington · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 1.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Park Road BP · 1.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Drum Industrial Estate Chester-le-Street · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Woodlands Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank · 0.8 mi
- Well · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Galleries Health Centre · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 828 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,725 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Gateshead with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bede Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.9% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 36.1% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 1.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 21.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.9% | 28% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 17% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.6% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 32.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.8% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 5.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Gateshead.
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