Mingarry Portobello, Gateshead
36 addresses across 1 postcode (DH3), about 170 m long. USRN 14919155.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8, E: 4).
- Flood: 4 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 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) 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: Its addresses are 63 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birtley Medical Group, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2013 | 5 | £142,500 | £120,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £152,500 | £148,000 | £157,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £158,500 | £152,000 | £165,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £164,725 | £158,950 | £170,500 |
| 2004 | 4 | £146,500 | £125,000 | £159,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2025 | 28 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 7 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 21 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 29 May 2014 | 22 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2013 | 42 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 21 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2013 | 38 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2013 | 38 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £142,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Feb 2013 | 14 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 26 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 23 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £178,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2008 | 44 DH3 2JB | Detached | £179,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 2007 | 7 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 44 DH3 2JB | Detached | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2006 | 30 DH3 2JB | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 21 DH3 2JB | Detached | £152,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 23 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £170,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2005 | 13 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £158,950 | |
| 1 Dec 2004 | 11 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £159,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2004 | 36 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 21 DH3 2JB | Detached | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 17 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Sep 2003 | 14 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 23 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 23 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2003 | 19 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 19 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 7 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 28 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 15 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 24 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 18 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | 12 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £57,985 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 19 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £50,250 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 9 DH3 2JB | Terraced | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 1998 | 42 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £56,950 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 32 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 10 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 1995 | 18 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 20 Jan 1995 | 42 DH3 2JB | Semi-detached | £54,900 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 2, Mingarry, Birtley
- 8 Mingarry, Birtley
- 12, Mingarry, Birtley
- 14, Mingarry, Birtley
- 15, Mingarry, Birtley
- 17, Mingarry, Birtley
- 21, Mingarry, Birtley
- 23, Mingarry, Birtley
- 26, Mingarry, Birtley
- 30, Mingarry, Birtley
- 34, Mingarry, Birtley
- 36, Mingarry, Birtley
- 38, Mingarry, Birtley
- 42, Mingarry, Birtley
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 (42% of about 660 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 (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Ayton Village Primary School, Dunlin Drive, Ayton: up to 56 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Arizona Chemicals Vigo Lane: up to 85 homes, pending decision (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway, footpath (major (paa) works)
- 23 November 2026 to 22 December 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, footpath (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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 36 addresses are between 63 m and 68 m above sea level (65 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH3 2JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dunvegan Birtley | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View School - North Lodge Chester-le-Street | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 18.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birtley Medical Group | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Deneholme Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Washington North - Forecourt, Portobello, Birtley Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lambton Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lambton Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| New Vigo Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bassett's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Match Island | Island | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Sheddon's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 36 |
2 of the street's 36 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 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 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 |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rickleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Lambton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oxclose Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at Portobello Primary School DH3 2LY | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Antico @ Birtley DH3 2JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| H+M Store DH3 2JL | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Burger King DH3 2SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Greggs - Washington Southbound DH3 2SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| WH Smith DH3 2SJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| BP North DH3 2SJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| BP South DH3 2SJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| WH Smith DH3 2SJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound DH3 2SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Greggs - Washington Northbound DH3 2SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Costa Coffee - Northbound DH3 2SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Ohh! My Nosh DH3 2RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunvegan (11); On or near Ennerdale (7); On or near Tamerton Drive (5); On or near Hartland Drive (4); On or near Glenuce (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 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) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 2JB: 36 addresses
Nearby streets
Tamerton Drive · Tantallon · Hartland Drive · Ennerdale · Polpero Close · Grasmere · Lydford Way · Coniston · Dunvegan · Ennerdale · Thirlmere · Hawk Terrace
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.