Postcode DH2 2JW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 a moderate 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 133 ft away from DH2 2JW.
Chester-le-Street North near DH2 2JW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,614 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 | 4 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street North
In the DH2 2JW postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | North Burns, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3TF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SN | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2JW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.