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.
On average Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% 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 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).
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £126,750 in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,750 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £274,998 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £133,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £117,100 |
10 years price trend in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell
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The Crescent
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Gainford
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Station Lane
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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell
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Cleveland Avenue
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Sidlaw Avenue
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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell
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Fourth Avenue
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Murray Court
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Bullion Lane
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Front Street
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Co-Operative Street
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Albert Street
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Pelton Fell Road
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Jacques Terrace
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Eighth Avenue
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Boulmer Court
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Dovecote Farm
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Belsay Close
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Cragside
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Victor Street
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Central Exchange
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Whitehill Way
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Bede Terrace
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Bede Terrace
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Bullion Lane
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Second Avenue
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Valley Road
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Boulmer Court
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Burnthouse Bank
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Station Lane
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Auckland
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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell
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Osborne Road
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Gardiner Crescent
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Ruskin Avenue
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Auckland
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South Burns
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Bede Court
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Coleridge Place
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Wordsworth Avenue
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Front Street
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Waldridge Road
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Mendip Avenue
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South Approach
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Poplar Street
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Front Street
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Pelton Fell Road
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Alpine Court
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Fourth Avenue
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Blindy Burn Court
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Appledore Gardens
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Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell
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Front Street
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South Burns
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Ashley Terrace
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Front Street
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.