Postcode DH2 3BN 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. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Waldridge Millennium Green.
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 35.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 3BN.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 3BN 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waldridge Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Waldridge Millennium Green |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £76,908 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £173,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £133,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street South
In the DH2 3BN postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 3BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13 Carlingford Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3EH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Mendip Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Gibside Store | 50 Gibside, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2TT | Walking directions to Gibside Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7 The Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3BN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.