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Chester-le-Street South

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About

Chester-le-Street South is a ward located in the town of Chester-le-Street, County Durham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The ward also includes green spaces like Riverside Park, which runs along the River Wear.

Transport links in Chester-le-Street South are well-connected, with the A1(M) motorway nearby and a railway station offering services to Newcastle and Durham. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities often held at the parish church or community centres. While the area is largely residential, it retains a quiet, suburban feel with pockets of historical interest, including parts of the former Chester-le-Street market town.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% 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 South is £41,239 per year.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester-le-Street South Population
7,268
Population density
1,589 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,981
96.01%
Indian
50
0.69%
Other White
39
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.48%
Chinese
31
0.43%
Total population: 7,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,461
43.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
32.33%
Other social rented
304
9.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
282
8.37%
Social rents from council
174
5.17%
Total households: 3,368

Property prices in Chester-le-Street South

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£315,000
Flats7£86,000
Semi-Detached7£203,000
Terraced36£140,500

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

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

All postcodes in Chester-le-Street South

DH23SY

Brandon Close

DH23AU

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23EE

Elterwater Road

DH23RH

Sacriston

DH23RZ

Waldridge Road

DH23TJ

Chillingham Drive

DH22XF

Gill Croft

DH23EQ

Carlingford Road

DH23EU

Derwentwater Avenue

DH23HD

Derwentwater Avenue

DH23JN

Rothbury Close

DH23JR

Beadnell Close

DH23ST

Brandon Close

DH22XL

Ashgrove

DH23AH

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23HW

Thropton Close

DH23SQ

Cedar Street

DH23HG

Dunvegan Avenue

DH23RG

Chester-le-Street South & East

DH23TP

Powburn Close

DH22XE

Long Burn Drive

DH23EJ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23SH

Brandon Close

DH22XN

Birch View

DH23AE

Waldridge Road

DH23BT

Blencathra Way

DH23EB

Grasmere Road

DH23ED

Thirlmere Avenue

DH23TL

Denwick Close

DH22LZ

Cloverhill

DH22NA

Poppyfields

DH23BB

Cleveland Avenue

DH23BU

Waldridge Lane

DH23RW

Sacriston

DH23UD

Hermitage Gardens

DH23AY

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23BA

Cleveland Avenue

DH23DD

Sidlaw Avenue

DH23HX

Dunstan Close

DH22NY

West Farm

DH23DX

Hawes Avenue

DH23HN

Grasmere Road

DH23RP

Waldridge Lane

DH23TE

Hauxley Drive

DH23TF

Hauxley Drive

DH22XG

Red Banks

DH22XP

Birch View

DH23BX

Sacriston

DH23EY

Rannoch Avenue

DH23HJ

Loweswater Avenue

DH23SJ

Waldridge Lane

DH22XD

Oakfield

DH23BN

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23DS

Rydal Road

DH23HA

Esthwaite Avenue

DH23HB

Bassenthwaite Avenue

DH23RL

Sacriston

DH23RS

Waldridge Lane

DH22XA

Cloverhill

DH23RR

The Crescent

DH23DN

Buttermere Close

DH23TT

Bewick Close

DH23AT

Mendip Avenue

DH23DG

South Approach

DH23HS

Portland Close

DH23JF

Norton Close

DH23JL

Alnwick Close

DH23RN

Sacriston

DH23TR

Lindisfarne Close

DH23RT

East Avenue

DH23SZ

Elsdon Close

Data Sources

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