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Chester-le-Street East

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About

Chester-le-Street East is a ward located in County Durham, England. It covers the eastern part of the town of Chester-le-Street, including residential areas and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the River Wear to the north and features a mix of housing, from terraced homes to modern developments. Key landmarks include Chester-le-Street Cricket Ground and the town’s railway station, providing transport links to nearby cities like Newcastle and Durham.

The area has a range of shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of its residents. Pelton Fell and Ouston are nearby communities that share some services with the ward. The landscape includes open spaces and green areas, offering recreational opportunities. Chester-le-Street East has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities often taking place throughout the year. The ward’s location makes it a convenient base for commuting to larger urban centers while maintaining a quieter, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chester-le-Street East is £45,497 per year. There are 4 schools in Chester-le-Street East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester-le-Street East Population
3,448
Population density
1,302 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,306
95.77%
Other White
55
1.59%
Chinese
15
0.43%
Irish
13
0.38%
Other
9
0.26%
Total population: 3,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
740
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
486
28.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
19.76%
Other forms of private rent
52
3.09%
Other social rented
47
2.79%
Total households: 1,685

Property prices in Chester-le-Street East

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Chester-le-Street East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £467,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester-le-Street East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£416,690
Flats21£89,950
Semi-Detached18£232,500
Terraced27£140,000

10 years median price trend in Chester-le-Street East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street East.

All postcodes in Chester-le-Street East

DH33QB

Church Chare

DH33AT

Front Street

DH33JX

Durham Road

DH33NJ

Ropery Lane

DH33NW

Lancaster Terrace

DH33SJ

Lumley New Road

DH33HL

Hemel Street

DH33HS

Thomas Street

DH33QN

Hopgarth Gardens

DH33RF

Newcastle Road

DH33JP

Clifford Terrace

DH33NF

Stanley Terrace

DH33HU

Wilfred Street

DH33LY

Coronation Street

DH33PR

Eardulph Avenue

DH33PT

Lindisfarne Avenue

DH33BE

Front Street

DH33LX

Jolliffe Street

DH33PA

Chester-le-Street South & East

DH33NQ

Lumley Terrace

DH33XB

Chester-le-Street South & East

DH33JL

Clifford Terrace

DH33JR

Ripon Street

DH33PS

Holmlands Park

DH33QQ

Larwood Court

DH33QR

Bradman Drive

DH33UR

Appledore Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.