Sycamore Crescent, Birtley, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH3 1FA.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Sycamore Crescent, Birtley, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Nov 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £209,889. Average sale prices fell from £244,473 in 2016 to £175,667 in 2023 (-28%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% semi-detached, 9% detached. Recorded sale prices on Sycamore Crescent range from £77,000 to £260,995. 82% of homes sold here were freehold and 18% leasehold.
House prices on Sycamore Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sycamore Crescent 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: 82% freehold and 18% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £209,889 | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £193,500 | 24 May 2019 |
Sold prices on Sycamore Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 29 Nov 2023 | £77,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 10 Nov 2023 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 20 Feb 2023 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 25 Jul 2022 | £252,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 26 Mar 2021 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 24 May 2019 | £193,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 3 Aug 2018 | £122,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 6 Oct 2016 | £229,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 30 Sep 2016 | £229,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 5 Feb 2016 | £256,996 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Sycamore Crescent DH3 1FA | 5 Feb 2016 | £260,995 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Sycamore Crescent | £122,000 (Aug 2018) → £220,000 (Feb 2023) | +80% over 5 yrs |
| 17, Sycamore Crescent | £260,995 (Feb 2016) → £220,000 (Mar 2021) | -16% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Sycamore Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 68 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Birtley East Community Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Blackfell Primary School 142 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holley Park Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 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 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Heworth station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Dunston station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mount Pleasant Road-Portsmead Road (NE-Bound, B1288) 1 min walk
- Mount Pleasant Road (W-Bound, B1288) 1 min walk
- Portmeads Road-Uplands (N-Bound, Portmeads Road) 2 min walk
- Portmeads Road-Uplands (S-Bound, Portmeads Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 0.6 mi - Galleries Medical Practice
The Galleries Health Centre, Washington Centre, Washington · 1.5 mi - Sunderland Gp Alliance Medical Practice
Health Centre, The Galleries, Washington · 1.5 mi - Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Blackfell Washington · 1.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Washington Express Petrol · 1.4 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Washington · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.5 mi
- Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Galleries Health Centre · 1.5 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 948 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,139 |
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 Sycamore Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 40.6% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.4% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.6% | 28% |
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.7% | 32.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 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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