Postcode DH2 2ER is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street North ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from DH2 2ER.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £94,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £102,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street North
In the DH2 2ER postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7 The Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 1 Mendip Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3AP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 119 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.