Postcode DH2 3TU is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street South area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sacriston area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sacriston is £42,973 per year. The median sale price in Chester-le-Street South is £181,250 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,000 and £288,000. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Waldridge Millennium Green.
Sacriston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,399 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Sacriston has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sacriston is £42,973 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 3TU.
Sacriston near DH2 3TU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waldridge Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Waldridge Millennium Green |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 (about £222 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £317,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £180,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 43 | £132,500 | £147 |
| Flats | 9 | £89,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,000 | £79,000 | £127,500 | £98,000 |
| 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 | £133,250 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | £82,500 | £168,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £159 | £178 | £125 |
| 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 | £266 | £145 | £239 | £147 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH2 3TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 17, Hawkhill Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3TU | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 19, Lilburn Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3TN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 21, Hauxley Drive, Chester Le Street, DH2 3TE | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 6, Cheviot Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3TS | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 4, Cheviot Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3TS | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 |
In the DH2 3TU postcode area, located within Sacriston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH2 3TU, 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
The area around DH2 3TU records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH2 3TU in Chester-le-Street South is £181,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DH2 3TU, including Hermitage Academy, Newker Primary School (Good) and Bullion Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH2 3TU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH2 3TU 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).