Postcode DH2 3SW 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 South & East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester-le-Street South & East is £46,500 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Waldridge Millennium Green.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chester-le-Street South & East is £46,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 3SW.
Chester-le-Street South & East near DH2 3SW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waldridge Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Waldridge Millennium Green |
Based on 75 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.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £319,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £140,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street South
In the DH2 3SW postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street South & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gibside Store | 50 Gibside, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2TT | Walking directions to Gibside Store |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 13 Carlingford Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3EH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.