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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

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About

Chester-le-Street is a market town in County Durham, located along the River Wear. It has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and green spaces like Riverside Park. The town is known for its historic landmarks, including the 11th-century St Mary and St Cuthbert Church. Chester-le-Street also has strong transport links, with a railway station and easy access to the A1(M).

Pelton Fell is a smaller settlement near Chester-le-Street, primarily residential with a mix of housing types. The area has basic amenities, including a few local shops and schools. Nearby Pelton offers more facilities, while the surrounding countryside provides walking routes. Both areas are within commuting distance of larger towns like Durham and Newcastle.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.4% 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 Town & Pelton Fell is £31,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell Population
9,614
Population density
2,127.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,155
95.25%
Other White
148
1.54%
Chinese
40
0.42%
Indian
38
0.4%
Arab
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,612

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,167
25.3%
Other social rented
1,048
22.72%
Owns outright
1,011
21.92%
Social rents from council
698
15.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
12.27%
Total households: 4,612

Property prices in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £362,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell 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 Town & Pelton Fell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£260,000
Flats9£126,500
Semi-Detached29£132,000
Terraced55£115,000

10 years median price trend in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell.

All postcodes in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22AN

Cookson Terrace

DH22BA

The Avenue

DH22JA

Ashton Rise

DH23AG

Second Avenue

DH23AZ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33ED

Avondale Terrace

DH33HD

Nelson Street

DH33AJ

Front Street

DH39GD

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22BD

Ninth Avenue

DH22BL

North Approach

DH22PW

Fellway

DH22RR

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22RU

Front Street

DH23AL

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23DA

Cotswold Avenue

DH23HE

Kinloch Court

DH22BN

Cong Burn View

DH22QA

Fell Road

DH22TJ

Wynyard

DH33AX

Front Street

DH22NE

Whitehill Hall Gardens

DH22NL

Valley Road

DH22NN

Briarwood Avenue

DH22NP

Briarwood Avenue

DH22NR

Fell Road

DH22SG

Front Street

DH23BE

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22DD

Sidlaw Avenue

DH22DG

Vivian Crescent

DH22DL

Castle Riggs

DH22DZ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22NH

Pelton Fell Road

DH23AS

Mendip Avenue

DH23BJ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23BL

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23DH

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH32ST

Fell Bank

DH33BL

Front Street

DH33HQ

Co-Operative Street

DH39FL

Front Street

DH22BB

The Avenue

DH22BZ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22PF

Fell Road

DH22PJ

Blindy Burn Court

DH22RG

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23AJ

Moorfoot Avenue

DH23BG

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23UA

Cartmel Court

DH33EU

Co-Operative Street

DH22BG

Eighth Avenue

DH22DN

Avondale Terrace

DH22DW

Bullion Lane

DH22TX

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22TL

Cragside

DH22TZ

Auckland

DH23AB

Waldridge Road

DH23BH

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33DL

Edward Street

DH33EN

Tuart Street

DH33ET

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33EZ

North Burns

DH33HJ

Clarence Terrace

DH22AW

Cookson Terrace

DH22FS

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22QD

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23BD

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33AB

Station Road

DH33AW

Co-Operative Street

DH33EA

Elm Street

DH22PN

Shelley Gardens

DH23AF

Cleveland Avenue

DH23AN

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23AX

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33BH

Front Street

DH33BP

Station Road

DH33XD

Front Street

DH39FH

Front Street

DH22NF

Graythwaite

DH22SA

Front Street

DH23AP

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23AQ

Cotswold Avenue

DH23AW

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23DB

Cotswold Avenue

DH22BQ

Hermitage Gardens

DH22DB

The Avenue

DH22DF

Station Road

DH22PE

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22TH

Wynyard

DH22UH

Graythwaite

DH23BW

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22AJ

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22DY

Fourth Avenue

DH22EJ

Yetholm Avenue

DH22EQ

Second Avenue

DH22ES

South Approach

DH22JB

Ashton Downe

DH22NU

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22NZ

Chester Burn Close

DH22PD

Grange Terrace

Data Sources

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