Postcode DH2 2UH is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street West Central ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £31,800 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 of residents in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £31,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 2UH.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 2UH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Chester-le-Street West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,750 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £274,998 |
| Flats | 6 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £107,000 |
10 years price trend in Chester-le-Street West Central
In the DH2 2UH postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Hermitage Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bullion Lane Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Newker Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.