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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

DH22DU

The Crescent

DH22EL

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22EW

Gainford

DH22RB

Station Lane

DH23AY

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH23BA

Cleveland Avenue

DH23DD

Sidlaw Avenue

DH39GF

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH22EB

Fourth Avenue

DH22UD

Murray Court

DH22EF

Bullion Lane

DH22RW

Front Street

DH33AR

Co-Operative Street

DH33DR

Albert Street

DH22AD

Pelton Fell Road

DH22AU

Jacques Terrace

DH22DA

Eighth Avenue

DH22ER

Boulmer Court

DH22NQ

Dovecote Farm

DH22TT

Belsay Close

DH22TW

Cragside

DH33DP

Victor Street

DH33DX

Central Exchange

DH23DJ

Whitehill Way

DH22AZ

Bede Terrace

DH22DE

Bede Terrace

DH22DR

Bullion Lane

DH22EG

Second Avenue

DH22FP

Valley Road

DH22HY

Boulmer Court

DH22QJ

Burnthouse Bank

DH22QP

Station Lane

DH22TU

Auckland

DH23BN

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33HE

Osborne Road

DH22NJ

Gardiner Crescent

DH22PT

Ruskin Avenue

DH22TY

Auckland

DH33EB

South Burns

DH33YJ

Bede Court

DH22PP

Coleridge Place

DH22PS

Wordsworth Avenue

DH22RX

Front Street

DH23AA

Waldridge Road

DH23AT

Mendip Avenue

DH23DG

South Approach

DH33DN

Poplar Street

DH33YQ

Front Street

DH22AQ

Pelton Fell Road

DH22AT

Alpine Court

DH22EE

Fourth Avenue

DH22ET

Blindy Burn Court

DH22HZ

Appledore Gardens

DH22RA

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH33AU

Front Street

DH33ES

South Burns

DH33EX

Ashley Terrace

DH39FG

Front Street

DH39GH

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

DH39GL

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell

Data Sources

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