| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
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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 Glynwood Community Primary School, Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Fell Dyke Community Primary School and Larkspur Community Primary School. 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%).