Vigodale, Birtley, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH3 2HP.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Vigodale, Birtley, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Jul 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £228,429. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Vigodale range from £190,000 to £280,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Vigodale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Vigodale 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 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £228,429 | 17 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Vigodale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 17 Jul 2025 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 28 Mar 2022 | £243,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 16 Dec 2021 | £229,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 22 Jan 2021 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 27 May 2020 | £194,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 1 Jun 2018 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Vigodale DH3 2HP | 13 May 2016 | £233,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Vigodale | £194,000 (May 2020) → £243,000 (Mar 2022) | +25% over 2 yrs |
| 2, Vigodale | £190,000 (Jun 2018) → £229,000 (Dec 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Vigodale
Crime
66 crimes were reported within about a mile of Vigodale 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 | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Vigodale 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 Vigodale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Rickleton Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Holley Park Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lambton Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good 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 · 39 min walk
- Heworth station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
- Dunston station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Vigo Lane-Lonsdale (NE-Bound, Vigo Lane) 1 min walk
- Vigo Lane-Eskdale (W-Bound, Vigo Lane) 1 min walk
- Portobello Road-Lonsdale (S-Bound, Portobello Road) 3 min walk
- Vigo Lane-The Drive (E-Bound, Vigo Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 0.6 mi - Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 0.9 mi - I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 1.3 mi - Bridge End Surgery
Bridge End, Chester Le Street · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Makro Makro Washington · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 1.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Park Road BP · 1.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Drum Industrial Estate Chester-le-Street · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Woodlands Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank · 0.9 mi
- Well · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Ridgway Dental Limited · 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 Vigodale
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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