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Chester-le-Street North

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About

Chester-le-Street North sits within the wider market town, positioned north of the River Wear. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and some older terraced homes. Its western edge is bordered by the A167, a major road linking the town to Durham City and Newcastle.

The area includes Riverside Park, a large green space following the river's course. Chester-le-Street Cricket Ground, with its distinctive timber-framed pavilion dating from 1896, is a notable local landmark situated within this parkland.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year. There are 1 schools in Chester-le-Street North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chester-le-Street North is home to around 7,960 people, with a population density of about 1,203.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester-le-Street North Population
7,960
Population density
1,203.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.6(-49%)
Shoplifting
12.69(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.05(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(-36%)
Other theft
4.52(-25%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,658
96.22%
Other White
63
0.79%
Indian
30
0.38%
Other Asian
27
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.34%
Total population: 7,959

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,219
32.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,204
17.78%
No qualifications
1,168
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,772

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,644
44.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,195
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
9.28%
Other social rented
251
6.83%
Social rents from council
144
3.92%
Total households: 3,675

Property prices in Chester-le-Street North

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,614 up to £1,380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached55£190,000
Terraced16£123,000
Detached28£302,500
Flats15£79,000

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

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

All postcodes in Chester-le-Street North

DH22HA

Pelaw Square

DH33UZ

Chester-le-Street North

DH33SE

Hopgarth Court

DH34DA

Queensmere

DH22HR

Beechwoods

DH33UP

Lucy Street

DH22JE

Hilda Terrace

DH33SP

Picktree Lane

DH32AB

North Road

DH22EX

Chester-le-Street North

DH33TP

Viador

DH33TZ

Newcastle Road

DH21LN

North Lodge

DH33UR

Appledore Gardens

DH34DH

Picktree Lodge

DH22HJ

Pelaw Avenue

DH34PW

North Lodge

DH33UB

Newcastle Road

DH33SB

Park Road North

NE389HH

Ash Meadows

DH21AN

Lumley Court

DH33RR

Picktree Cottages East

DH32ED

Wythenshawe Walk

DH32EF

Highbury Close

DH33UW

Northlands

DH32AD

North Road

DH33SY

Picktree Lane

DH34DL

Picktree Lodge

DH22HD

Conyers Road

DH34BJ

Sinclair Drive

NE389HG

Bonemill Lane

DH34BH

Leander Avenue

DH34DG

Longdean Park

DH22HS

Firtrees

DH33RP

Picktree Cottages

DH33TR

Woodlands

DH34DD

Kingsmere

DH34BB

Lombard Drive

DH34BD

Lombard Drive

DH22HQ

Conyers Avenue

DH22HW

Conyers Gardens

DH22HP

Myrtles

DH22JN

Glen Barr

DH22LL

Briarhill

DH34BL

Mitford Close

DH21UR

Drum Road

DH33RE

Bridge End

DH22LT

Rosewood Gardens

DH21AY

Drum Road

DH33RH

Hopgarth Gardens

DH33RX

Appledore Gardens

DH33SN

Picktree Lane

DH32EB

Ambleside Court

DH34AZ

North Lodge

DH32EG

Hylands Close

DH33SQ

Sandringham Court

DH34AQ

North Road

DH22JX

Hilda Park

DH33SL

Bridge End

DH32DL

Lamorbey Walk

DH33UL

Highfield Gardens

DH32AA

Park View

DH33TX

Newcastle Road

DH34AG

Blind Lane

DH34AF

Blind Lane

DH32AN

Vigo Lane

DH33TN

Prospect Terrace

DH33QL

Greenbank Street

DH32BP

Wanstead Crescent

DH22HB

Pelaw Square

DH21AQ

Angel Park

DH33QJ

Poplar Terrace

DH34AH

North Road

DH33TW

Viador

DH33UE

Newcastle Road

DH22JP

Hilda Park

DH33TE

Chalmers View

DH33RF

Newcastle Road

DH22JZ

The Stellas

DH33SX

The Orchard

DH34PY

North Lodge

DH34AP

Wear Lodge

DH33TG

The Manse

DH21SS

Drum Road

DH33QN

River Terrace

DH22LN

Hazelgrove

DH33UQ

Springfield Gardens

DH32EQ

Grange Cottage Close

DH22HG

Pelaw Road

DH33UJ

Highfield Crescent

DH34AT

Lyndhurst Avenue

DH22HX

Pelaw Crescent

DH33XA

Castle View

DH22HT

Cedars

NE389HN

Ash Meadows

DH34BP

Merlin Drive

DH22LH

Willowvale

DH22LQ

Elmway

DH22LW

Sycamores

DH22JG

South Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.