| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
Is Birtley right for you?
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Is Birtley a nice place to live?
Birtley is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Tyne and Wear.
How safe is Birtley?
Birtley has a low crime rate of 87.6 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Beaconsfield Terrace and Edward Road, as reported by Northumbria Police.
What are the best schools in Birtley?
Birtley has 37 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Birtley East Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birtley?
The majority of residents in Birtley identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).