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DH2 2HR

Beechwoods

Chester-le-Street North

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Detailed insights for DH2 2HR

Overview

Postcode DH2 2HR is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street North area 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 median sale price in Chester-le-Street North is £130,000 (around £154 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,750 and £195,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Chester-le-Street North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,010 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% 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

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from DH2 2HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street North near DH2 2HR 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 2HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chester-Le-Street

N/A

Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
5,479.7 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
287
96.96%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.35%
Indian
2
0.68%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.98%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.86%
Other social rented
32
22.86%
Social rents from council
22
15.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Chester-le-Street North

Median price: £130,000
Price per sq ft: £154
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £96K – £196K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £154 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 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
Detached7£450,000£326
Semi-Detached50£177,500£197
Terraced61£120,000£131
Flats26£92,000£141

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£328,750£113,500£122,500£87,750
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£92,000£190,000£106,000
2026£430,000£85,000£175,000£120,000
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£176£195£141£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£131
2026£321£129£193£130
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 20268, Beechwoods, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
24 Nov 202528, Beechwoods, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Jul 202513, Conyers Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
15 Apr 20262, Conyers Place, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
16 Jun 20253, Conyers Gardens, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,950

Schools

In the DH2 2HR postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DH2 2HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryChester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.8 miPrimaryPelton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimaryBullion Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH2 2HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH2 2HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalCounty Durham, DH2 2LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miMore 4 Less3 Hilda Park, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JPWalking directions to More 4 Less
0.3 miOne StopHilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JEWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.

Band A£1,748
Band B£2,039
Band C£2,331
Band D£2,622
Band E£3,205
Band F£3,788
Band G£4,370
Band H£5,244

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 2HR, 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 2HR

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

The area around DH2 2HR 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DH2 2HR?

The median sale price around DH2 2HR in Chester-le-Street North is £130,000 (about £154 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH2 2HR?

There are 5 schools close to DH2 2HR, including Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Requires improvement), Pelton Community Primary School (Good) and Bullion Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DH2 2HR?

The closest station to DH2 2HR is Chester-Le-Street, about 1,347 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH2 2HR?

DH2 2HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 2HR 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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