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DH2 2HG

Pelaw Road

Chester-le-Street North

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Detailed insights for DH2 2HG

Overview

Postcode DH2 2HG 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 North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chester-le-Street North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chester-le-Street North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from DH2 2HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street North near DH2 2HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DH2 2HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chester-Le-Street

N/A

Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH2 2HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCamperdown Avenue Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
2,095.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.85(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.63(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.48(-17%)
Other theft
6.32(+6%)
Public order
5.05(-38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
98.06%
Other White
2
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.39%
Other
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
31.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
35.09%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.33%
Other social rented
21
18.42%
Social rents from council
7
6.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Chester-le-Street North

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £197K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,614 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester-le-Street North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£500,000£328
Semi-Detached51£190,000£190
Terraced53£116,000£130
Flats28£92,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chester-le-Street North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£103,000£130,000£87,000
2017£215,000£77,000£124,000£89,000
2018£225,000£83,750£138,475£94,000
2019£335,000£86,000£126,000£86,000
2020£310,000£86,000£145,000£90,000
2021£270,775£77,250£145,000£90,000
2022£287,500£93,000£156,910£99,500
2023£247,500£85,500£138,000£100,000
2024£350,000£92,500£160,000£97,000
2025£335,000£91,000£190,000£105,000
2026£432,500£75,000£187,500£108,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£189£146£97
2017£180£137£137£105
2018£194£137£142£109
2019£223£150£142£105
2020£229£146£153£108
2021£230£144£180£109
2022£231£149£171£118
2023£246£148£155£121
2024£246£152£179£118
2025£253£146£196£132
2026£347£125£198£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202533, Pelaw Road, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
03 Jul 202540, Northlands, Chester Le Street, DH3 3UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
19 Mar 202514, Pelaw Place, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,950
29 Sept 202543, Northlands, Chester Le Street, DH3 3UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
14 Nov 202523, Pelaw Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the DH2 2HG postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH2 2HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCestria Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryPark View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 2HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH2 2HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopHilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JEWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMore 4 Less3 Hilda Park, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JPWalking directions to More 4 Less
0.3 miNisa LocalCounty Durham, DH2 2LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miAldiPicktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SNWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH2 2HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Husband

Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Tracie Smith

Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Luke Akehurst

North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DurhamE14001389
ParishCounty Durham, unparished areaE43000254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chester-le-Street NorthE02004292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 007AE01020596
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH2 2HG

Is DH2 2HG (Chester-le-Street North) safe?

The area around DH2 2HG records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DH2 2HG?

The median sale price around DH2 2HG in Chester-le-Street North is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH2 2HG?

There are 4 schools close to DH2 2HG, including Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good), Cestria Primary School (Good) and Park View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DH2 2HG?

The closest station to DH2 2HG is Chester-Le-Street, about 1,312 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH2 2HG?

DH2 2HG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH2 2HG (Chester-le-Street North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 2HG is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Husband (Reform UK) and Tracie Smith (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.