Postcode DH2 3BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.1 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 3BW.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 3BW 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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £177,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street South
In the DH2 3BW 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 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13 Carlingford Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3EH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.