The UK Postcode Database

DH3 1RJ

a postcode in Gateshead

Introduced in October 1984
DH3 1RJ 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 1RJ

The Uplands - 43 properties, USRN 14928825

Hill Top - 1 property, USRN 14914268

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 54.8987 / 54°53'55"N

Longitude: -1.5653 / 1°33'55"W

UTM Reference: 30U 592001 6084459

OS Easting: 427974

OS Northing: 556080

OS Grid: NZ279560

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR KCHS.XR

Mapcode Global: WHC44.X4SF

Open Location Code: 9C6WVCXM+FV

Maidenhead Locator System: IO94fv25

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1c2

  • Retired Professionals
  • Established Mature Families
  • Burgeoning Mature Families

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 10264 / 32844

  • 4th decile
  • somewhat more deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for DH3 1RJ on Tuesday 7 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 01:54
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:43
Sunrise 04:38
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:11
Sunset 21:44
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:39
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 00:27
Hours of daylight today04:08 to 22:14
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:14 to 04:09
Moon Phase Last Quarter
Moon Sets 12:38
Moon Rises 23:04

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

Residential Property Sales in DH3 1RJ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
15 March 2023 8 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £285,000
21 October 2022 4 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £278,000
30 April 2021 15 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £245,000
13 March 2017 15 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £200,000
31 October 2016 27 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £177,000
1 July 2016 5 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £185,000
24 February 2016 29 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £198,000
26 June 2015 19 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £215,000
20 February 2015 1 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £202,500
12 December 2014 39 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £224,950
15 October 2014 14 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £205,000
14 December 2012 45 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £185,000
17 November 2008 41 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £196,000
14 November 2008 21 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £250,000
24 November 2006 17 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Semi-detached Freehold £196,000
28 July 2006 38 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £236,500
28 July 2006 6 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £220,000
28 April 2004 16 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £186,000
12 March 2004 14 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £170,000
19 December 2003 16 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £185,000
5 December 2003 26 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £160,000
8 August 2003 36 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £204,500
11 July 2003 1 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £175,000
3 May 2002 5 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £115,000
21 September 2001 21 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £120,000
18 May 2001 24 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £103,000
13 July 2000 6 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £95,000
26 May 2000 45 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £111,000
28 May 1999 24 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £98,000
22 May 1998 5 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £74,800
29 August 1997 6 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £77,000
1 August 1997 7 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £90,000
1 November 1996 38 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £90,000
28 March 1996 44 The Uplands, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 1RJ Detached Freehold £75,500

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 1RJ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Washington and Gateshead South

MP

Sharon Hodgson Labour

Gateshead Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Birtley

Councillors

Daniel Weatherley Labour

Joe Sowerby Liberal Democrats

Paul Elliott Liberal Democrats

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

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DH3 1RJ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00041428 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E00170029 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 31 December 2011 ONS
E01008174 Gateshead 026C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001707 Gateshead 026 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05001067 Birtley 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
E33000931 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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