Postcode DH2 2HW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park.
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.
Chester-le-Street North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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.
The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from DH2 2HW.
Chester-le-Street North near DH2 2HW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £190,000 | £190 |
| Terraced | 53 | £116,000 | £130 |
| Flats | 28 | £92,000 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2HW.
In the DH2 2HW postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | More 4 Less | 3 Hilda Park, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JP | Walking directions to More 4 Less |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | County Durham, DH2 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | North Burns, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3TF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH2 2HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Husband
Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025
Tracie Smith
Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH2 2HW 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.
The median sale price around DH2 2HW in Chester-le-Street North is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DH2 2HW, including Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good), Bullion Lane Primary School (Good) and Cestria Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH2 2HW is Chester-Le-Street, about 1,166 m away.
DH2 2HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 2HW 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).
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.