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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

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About

Chester-le-Street sits on the River Wear in County Durham and grew around a Roman fort known as Concangis. The town centre retains St Mary and St Cuthbert’s Church, which served as the resting place of St Cuthbert’s remains from the late 9th to the late 10th century. The Riverside cricket ground occupies an open bend of the Wear and stages county fixtures year-round, making sport a visible part of the town’s rhythm. There are a mix of shops, civic buildings and riverside paths that follow the river through the centre.

Pelton Fell lies a short distance to the west of Chester-le-Street and originated as housing for coalfield workers, with terraces and post-war council estates reflecting that history. Local green spaces and footpaths link the village to surrounding fields, and a small range of community facilities serves residents. The area shows the shift from mining to commuter and local services, and many street names and older buildings retain references to colliery companies and miners’ lodges. Community halls and allotments remain active meeting points for local groups.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.5% 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 Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 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). Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is home to around 9,614 people, with a population density of about 2,127.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.72(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.44(+29%)
Shoplifting
24.24(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.87(+24%)
Other theft
8.01(+23%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,850
23.6%
No qualifications
1,717
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,470
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,206
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
901
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,839

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 102 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
Detached14£272,500
Flats8£113,875
Semi-Detached28£138,500
Terraced52£108,750

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

DH22BW

Twelfth Avenue

DH22RB

Hawthorn Terrace

DH23BA

Cleveland Avenue

DH23DD

Sidlaw Avenue

DH22RW

Front Street

DH33DR

Albert Street

DH22DS

Second Avenue

DH22DU

The Crescent

DH22EL

Gray Avenue

DH22EW

Gainford

DH23AY

Grampian Avenue

DH22EB

Delaval

DH22EF

Third Avenue

DH33AR

Cooperative Street

DH22NQ

Waldridge Lane

DH22TT

Belsay Close

DH33DP

Victor Street

DH22AD

Menceforth Cottages

DH22AU

Jacques Terrace

DH22DA

The Avenue

DH22ER

Elvet Green

DH22TW

Cragside

DH33DX

Central Exchange

DH22DE

The Avenue

DH22EG

Second Avenue

DH22FP

Burnlands Way

DH22HY

Boulmer Court

DH22QJ

Glenside Terrace

DH23DJ

Whitehill Way

DH22AZ

Bede Terrace

DH22DR

Bullion Lane

DH22QP

Station Lane

DH22TU

Auckland

DH23BN

Lowther Avenue

DH33HE

Osborne Road

DH22NJ

Gardiner Crescent

DH22PT

Ruskin Avenue

DH22TY

Auckland

DH33YJ

Bede Court

DH33EB

South Burns

DH23AA

Waldridge Road

DH22PP

Henley Avenue

DH22PS

Wordsworth Avenue

DH22RX

Harveys Cottages

DH23AT

Mendip Avenue

DH23DG

Gibbs Court

DH33DN

Poplar Street

DH33YQ

Front Street

DH39GN

Chester-le-Street North

DH22AT

Murray Road

DH22EE

Fourth Avenue

DH22ET

Blindy Burn Court

DH22HZ

Lumley Close

DH33AU

Front Street

DH33EX

Cooperative Street

DH39FG

Front Street

DH39GH

Chester-le-Street North

DH22AQ

Pelton Fell Road

DH22RA

Springfield Terrace

DH33ES

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Data Sources

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