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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 42 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
42
Deprivation level
4/10
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
16.33(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.31(-51%)
Shoplifting
11.06(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(-35%)
Other theft
5.78(-11%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £875,000.

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
Detached29£315,000
Flats13£79,950
Semi-Detached47£185,000
Terraced14£130,250

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

NE388BE

Washington Highway

DH22LT

Rosewood Gardens

DH33TW

Viador

DH34AT

Lyndhurst Avenue

DH34DQ

Picktree Lodge

DH32AB

North Road

DH33RJ

Hopgarth Gardens

DH34AR

Lyndhurst Avenue

DH22LR

Lilac Grove

DH33TR

Woodlands

DH22LN

Hazelgrove

DH33SY

Picktree Lane

DH22HR

Beechwoods

DH33SR

Picktree Lane

DH33TY

Newcastle Road

DH33UF

Newcastle Road

DH34AY

North Road

DH34DJ

Picktree Lodge

DH22JJ

Glencoe Avenue

DH33QJ

Poplar Terrace

DH33RR

Picktree Cottages East

NE389HX

Lintfort

DH33TF

North Burns

DH33TL

Pelaw Bank

DH34AE

Rickleton Avenue

DH34DF

Longdean Park

DH32AA

Park View

DH33TQ

Prospect Street

DH34AF

Blind Lane

DH34DH

Picktree Lodge

DH34DL

Picktree Lodge

DH22JZ

The Stellas

DH33RA

Bridge End

DH33RU

Atkinson Road

DH33TD

Newcastle Road

DH34AW

Low Flatts Road

DH21SR

Drum Road

DH22LD

Elmway

DH33UP

Lucy Street

DH33UX

Highfield Rise

DH34AH

North Road

DH34BN

Napier Close

DH34PP

North Lodge

DH21AG

Drum Road

DH22HD

Conyers Road

DH22JT

Elmway

DH22JU

Hilda Park

DH32BJ

Pelaw Grange Court

DH33TN

Prospect Terrace

DH33RY

Tudor Road

DH33SB

Park Road North

DH33UQ

Springfield Gardens

NE389HJ

Picktree Farm Cottages

DH22LY

Laurel Court

DH34BD

Lombard Drive

DH34AJ

North Road

NE389HH

Ash Meadows

DH22JW

Park View

DH22JX

Hilda Park

DH32EB

Ambleside Court

DH33UB

Newcastle Road

DH34DB

Kingsmere

DH33QN

River Terrace

DH33RF

Newcastle Road

DH22HP

Myrtles

DH34BG

Hampton Court

DH22JE

Hilda Terrace

DH22JH

Glenroy Gardens

DH22LS

Hollycrest

DH34BL

Mitford Close

DH22HA

Pelaw Square

DH22LH

Willowvale

DH33UN

Northlands

DH22HJ

Pelaw Avenue

DH32ED

Wythenshawe Walk

DH33TG

The Manse

DH34AX

Cherry Banks

DH22AF

Glen Terrace

DH22JL

Glenavon Avenue

DH22JN

Glen Barr

DH22LP

Cherrytree Road

DH22JY

Hilda Park

DH22LJ

Ashleigh

DH34DD

Kingsmere

DH22HL

Pelaw Place

DH22EZ

Pelaw Square

DH33TS

Newcastle Road

DH34BH

Leander Avenue

DH32BW

Warley Close

DH33UW

Northlands

DH22JD

Glenavon Avenue

DH22LW

Sycamores

DH32AD

North Road

DH33UR

Appledore Gardens

DH34DE

Kingsmere

DH22AG

Pelton Fell Road

DH22HT

Cedars

DH32AF

Drum Road

DH34AG

Blind Lane

DH34PW

North Lodge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.