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Chester-le-Street West Central

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About

Chester-le-Street West Central ward is located in the town of Chester-le-Street, County Durham. The area includes a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with housing ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. The ward is close to the town centre, providing easy access to shops, services, and public transport links.

The River Wear runs near the ward, offering walking routes and natural scenery. Local amenities include schools, parks, and leisure facilities, catering to families and residents. The area has historical ties, with landmarks like Chester-le-Street Parish Church nearby. Transport connections include the A1(M) motorway and rail services, making it accessible for commuters.

Area overview

On average Chester-le-Street West Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% 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 West Central is £31,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Chester-le-Street West Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester-le-Street West Central Population
7,905
Population density
1,848.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,535
95.34%
Other White
135
1.71%
Chinese
36
0.46%
Indian
28
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.33%
Total population: 7,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
995
26.68%
Owns outright
849
22.77%
Other social rented
772
20.7%
Social rents from council
546
14.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
461
12.36%
Total households: 3,729

Property prices in Chester-le-Street West Central

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Chester-le-Street West Central 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 West Central 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 West Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£260,000
Flats8£128,250
Semi-Detached29£132,000
Terraced43£105,000

10 years median price trend in Chester-le-Street West Central

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

All postcodes in Chester-le-Street West Central

DH22TY

Auckland

DH33EB

South Burns

DH33YJ

Bede Court

DH22PP

Coleridge Place

DH22PS

Wordsworth Avenue

DH22RX

Front Street

DH23AA

Waldridge Road

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: 01/12/2025.