The UK Postcode Database

DH3 1QQ

a postcode in Gateshead

Introduced in January 1980
DH3 1QQ Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DH3 1QQ

Highfield - 21 properties, USRN 14914180

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 54.9069 / 54°54'24"N

Longitude: -1.5753 / 1°34'30"W

UTM Reference: 30U 591346 6085356

OS Easting: 427332

OS Northing: 556986

OS Grid: NZ273569

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR KCFP.RT

Mapcode Global: WHC3Y.SX2Q

Open Location Code: 9C6WWC4F+PV

Maidenhead Locator System: IO94fv07

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 7b2

  • Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
  • Young Families in Industrial Towns
  • Families and Later Life

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 16165 / 32844

  • 5th decile
  • slightly more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DH3 1QQ on Monday 6 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 01:49
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:42
Sunrise 04:37
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:11
Sunset 21:44
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:40
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 00:32
Hours of daylight today04:07 to 22:14
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:14 to 04:08
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 11:12
Moon Rises 22:55

For a full sun and moon calendar for DH3 1QQ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DH3 1QQ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
26 July 2024 9 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £185,000
26 August 2021 11 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £225,000
9 August 2021 17 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £175,000
27 November 2020 6 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
4 September 2020 10 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £208,000
17 January 2020 7 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £214,000
19 September 2019 15 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
13 August 2019 20 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £182,500
31 July 2019 11 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
15 August 2018 11 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £132,000
10 April 2015 7 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £176,000
20 March 2015 12 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £135,000
23 November 2012 20 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £125,000
21 December 2006 6 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
20 December 2006 16 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £160,000
18 December 2006 14 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £190,000
17 November 2006 10 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
29 April 2002 10 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £69,000
25 June 2001 21 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £66,000
30 March 2001 14 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £79,950
25 July 1997 15 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £68,000
27 June 1997 9 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Semi-detached Freehold £59,500
8 November 1996 22 Highfield, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1QQ Detached Freehold £87,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DH3 1QQ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Washington and Gateshead South

MP

Sharon Hodgson Labour

Gateshead Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Lamesley

Councillors

Sheila Gallagher Labour

Jane McCoid Independent

Judith Turner Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DH3 1QQ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00041692 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E00170015 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 31 December 2011 ONS
E01008224 Gateshead 025C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001706 Gateshead 025 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05001078 Lamesley Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 1 April 2013 DLUHC
E08000037 Gateshead Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 April 2013 DLUHC
E12000001 North East Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001567 Washington and Gateshead South Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000007 Northumbria Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000245 Newcastle Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33000929 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000025 North East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 13 January 2011 BEIS
E38000212 NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2017 ODS
E40000012 North East and Yorkshire NHS England Regions Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E43000229 Gateshead, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 1 April 2013 ONS
E54000050 Cumbria and North East Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000029 Northern Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2020 NHS England
E63007223 Birtley Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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