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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

NE389HN

Ash Meadows

Data Sources

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