Postcode DH2 3DF 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 67.3 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 0.2 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £31,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from DH2 3DF.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 3DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Chester-le-Street South
In the DH2 3DF postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Newker Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bullion Lane Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Red Rose Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.