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Chester-le-Street North

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About

Chester-le-Street North is a residential area located in County Durham, England. It sits just north of Chester-le-Street town centre, offering easy access to local amenities and transport links. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Riverside Park provide outdoor recreation along the River Wear.

The area is well-connected, with the A1(M) motorway nearby and Chester-le-Street railway station offering direct routes to Newcastle and Durham. Local schools, shops, and healthcare facilities cater to everyday needs. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to the larger town centre, which has a market, leisure centre, and historical landmarks like Chester-le-Street Parish Church.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Chester-le-Street North is £41,600 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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

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

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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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
Detached34£299,995
Flats14£79,475
Semi-Detached56£186,250
Terraced17£124,000

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

NE389HN

Ash Meadows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.