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DH2 2UJ

Brantwood

Chester-le-Street South

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Detailed insights for DH2 2UJ

Overview

Postcode DH2 2UJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 2UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 2UJ 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 2UJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chester-Le-Street

N/A

Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,994.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.23(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.12(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(-30%)
Drugs
2.17(-31%)
Burglary
1.45(-68%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
94.6%
African
6
1.9%
Other White
4
1.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.63%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
42.91%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.36%
No qualifications
19
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
45.64%
Owns outright
56
37.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.72%
Other social rented
8
5.37%
Social rents from council
4
2.68%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Chester-le-Street South

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £278K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £530,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£320,000£268
Semi-Detached32£181,250£235
Terraced40£132,250£143
Flats8£88,250£161

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,500£79,000£136,000£99,500
2017£250,000£70,000£144,000£111,000
2018£242,500£77,500£154,950£117,500
2019£231,000£76,000£140,000£108,000
2020£232,500£49,950£163,498£121,000
2021£249,995£87,500£160,000£125,000
2022£280,000£97,500£185,000£125,000
2023£272,500£85,000£188,750£127,500
2024£305,000£88,500£189,000£138,975
2025£315,000£89,000£182,500£133,000
2026£355,000£78,000£168,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£159£191£121
2017£216£131£201£120
2018£208£141£200£150
2019£214£140£189£119
2020£221£103£195£159
2021£247£155£205£128
2022£257£175£216£137
2023£268£142£236£149
2024£249£149£198£158
2025£268£164£232£144
2026£268£135£239£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 2UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202535, Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
19 Sept 202571, Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2UJDetachedFreehold£362,500
25 Jul 202565, Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,500
01 Apr 202630, Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2ULDetachedFreehold£245,000
05 Dec 202532, Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2ULDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the DH2 2UJ postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH2 2UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHermitage AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryBullion Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNewker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 2UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH2 2UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGibside Store50 Gibside, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2TTWalking directions to Gibside Store

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 2UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Moist

Chester-le-Street South - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Paul Stephen Sexton

Chester-le-Street South - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

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 Town & Pelton FellE02004293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 011DE01020601
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DH2 2UJ

Is DH2 2UJ (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) safe?

The area around DH2 2UJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DH2 2UJ?

The median sale price around DH2 2UJ in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £178,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH2 2UJ?

There are 4 schools close to DH2 2UJ, including Hermitage Academy, Bullion Lane Primary School (Good) and Newker Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DH2 2UJ?

The closest station to DH2 2UJ is Chester-Le-Street, about 1,305 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH2 2UJ?

DH2 2UJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH2 2UJ (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 2UJ is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bill Moist (Independent) and Paul Stephen Sexton (Independent).

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.