About DH3 1LU
DH3 1LU scores 52/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Birtley about 7 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DH3 1LU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,751 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DH3 1LU. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 49 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). rail noise is low (about 44 dB Lden).
There are 23 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 15.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.73 ha), within a short walk.
There are 15 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Aldi, Farmfoods, Asda and others. The nearest is Morrisons Birtley, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore DH3 1LU on NestScope.