Lothian Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH3 2HQ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Lothian Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 17 May 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £100,100. Average sale prices rose from £85,000 in 2018 to £110,250 in 2024 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Lothian Close range from £80,000 to £113,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lothian Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lothian Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £100,100 | 17 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Lothian Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Lothian Close DH3 2HQ | 17 May 2024 | £113,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Lothian Close DH3 2HQ | 8 Mar 2024 | £107,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Lothian Close DH3 2HQ | 1 Jul 2021 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Lothian Close DH3 2HQ | 6 Apr 2018 | £90,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Lothian Close DH3 2HQ | 8 Feb 2018 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Lothian Close
Crime
77 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lothian Close 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 | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| 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
Lothian Close 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 Lothian Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 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 | 0.8 mi |
| Rickleton Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Holley Park Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 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 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
- Dunston station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Drive-Moray Close (SE-Bound, The Drive) 1 min walk
- The Drive-Lothian Close (NW-Bound, The Drive) 1 min walk
- Nairn Close (S-Bound, The Drive) 1 min walk
- Kinross Close (N-Bound, The Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 0.7 mi - Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 0.9 mi - I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 1.5 mi - Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group
Unit 1, The Lavender Centre, Pelton Lane, Chester Le Street · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 0.9 mi
- Makro Makro Washington · 1.1 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
- Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank · 0.7 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
- Woodlands Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Ridgway Dental Limited · 1.8 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 Lothian Close
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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