Postcode DH2 3AJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.4% 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 per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from DH2 3AJ.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 3AJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £320,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £181,250 | £235 |
| Terraced | 40 | £132,250 | £143 |
| Flats | 8 | £88,250 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 3AJ.
In the DH2 3AJ postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 1 Mendip Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13 Carlingford Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3EH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3AP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ropery Lane Mini Mart | Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3NQ | Walking directions to Ropery Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Moist
Chester-le-Street South - Elected 1 May 2025
Paul Stephen Sexton
Chester-le-Street South - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH2 3AJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around DH2 3AJ 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.
There are 8 schools close to DH2 3AJ, including Newker Primary School (Good), Red Rose Primary School (Good) and Bullion Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH2 3AJ is Chester-Le-Street, about 478 m away.
DH2 3AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,447 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 3AJ 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).
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.