Garsdale Rickleton, Gateshead
1 address across 1 postcode (DH3), about 100 m long. USRN 14981121.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £253,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rickleton Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £253,000 | £253,000 | £253,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £215,000 | £172,000 | £258,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £297,500 | £143,000 | £297,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £121,500 | £95,000 | £148,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £170,000 | £150,000 | £190,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2004 | 6 | £139,250 | £125,000 | £169,950 |
| 2002 | 3 | £85,950 | £78,500 | £118,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 41 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £253,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 23 DH3 2EZ | Detached | £258,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2024 | 29 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 23 DH3 2EZ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2022 | 19 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £139,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2020 | 27 DH3 2EZ | Detached | £297,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2020 | 27 DH3 2EZ | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2020 | 22 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2019 | 40 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Nov 2018 | 14 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 14 DH3 2EZ | Other | £250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 14 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 14 DH3 2EZ | Other | £95,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 May 2016 | 48 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2008 | 46 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 49A DH3 2EZ | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2007 | 44 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2005 | 39 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 46 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 43 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 15 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £132,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 2004 | 39 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | 41 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 49 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | 42 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 43 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £85,950 | |
| 25 Jan 2002 | 16 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £78,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 35 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2000 | 40 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £74,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 1999 | 16 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 9 Aug 1999 | 19 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 36 DH3 2EZ | Semi-detached | £55,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of The Vigo public house, Hartside, Birtley: up to 11 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- Arizona Chemicals Vigo Lane: up to 85 homes, pending decision (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Ayton Village Primary School, Dunlin Drive, Ayton: up to 56 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 21 September 2026 to 20 October 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge, footpath (major works)
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 14 September 2026 to 13 October 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge, footpath (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 57 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH3 2EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Portobello Road-Lonsdale Barley Mow | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View School - North Lodge Chester-le-Street | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 19 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rickleton Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodlands Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Deneholme Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - chester-le-street Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Washington North - Forecourt, Portobello, Birtley Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lambton Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lambton Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo Wood | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| New Vigo Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Virginia Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Match Island | Island | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Worm Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Portobello Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rickleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Holley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lambton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo Convenience DH3 2EW | Retailers - other | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Barley Mow Inn DH3 2AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club DH3 2AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Meals/Shopping Service DH3 2AP | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandray Close (6); On or near Scafell (2); On or near Lonsdale (2); On or near Knaresdale (1); On or near Coniston (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 14% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH3 2EZ: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hartside · Coniston · Coniston · Coniston · Lonsdale · Lonsdale · Fell Bank · Vigodale · Kendal · Coniston · Scafell · Eskdale
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.