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DH2 3DH

Reay Court

Chester-le-Street South

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Detailed insights for DH2 3DH

Overview

Postcode DH2 3DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
65.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from DH2 3DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH2 3DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DH2 3DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chester-Le-Street

N/A

Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
168
Population density
4,214.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.28(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.89(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.95(-13%)
Other theft
8.19(+37%)
Shoplifting
5.85(-50%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
96.43%
Indian
2
1.19%
Other
2
1.19%
Irish
1
0.6%
Other White
1
0.6%
Total population: 168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
28.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
17.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 157

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
47.24%
Social rents from council
23
18.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Owns outright
13
10.24%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.45%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 3DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 3DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 202682, Gibbs Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 3DGFlatsLeasehold£30,000
31 Mar 202554, Pentland Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 3DFFlatsLeasehold£30,000
25 Mar 202517, The Elms, Chester Le Street, DH2 3EJFlatsLeasehold£130,000
08 May 202521, Waldridge Road, Chester Le Street, DH2 3AETerracedFreehold£130,000
04 Jul 202521, Ernest Terrace, Chester Le Street, DH3 3HRTerracedFreehold£98,500

Schools

In the DH2 3DH postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH2 3DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBullion Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRed Rose Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 3DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH2 3DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar1 Mendip Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3ASWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miAsda ExpressRopery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3APWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local7 The Avenue, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miPremier170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miRopery Lane Mini MartRopery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3NQWalking directions to Ropery Lane Mini Mart

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 3DH, 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 011CE01020599
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH2 3DH

Is DH2 3DH (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) safe?

The area around DH2 3DH 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.

What is the average house price near DH2 3DH?

The median sale price around DH2 3DH 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 3DH?

There are 8 schools close to DH2 3DH, including Newker Primary School (Good), Bullion Lane Primary School (Good) and Red Rose Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DH2 3DH?

The closest station to DH2 3DH is Chester-Le-Street, about 332 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH2 3DH?

DH2 3DH 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).

Who represents DH2 3DH (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 3DH 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.