Postcode DH3 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street North ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chester-le-Street South & East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street South & East is £53,884 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Chester-le-Street South & East is £53,884 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from DH3 3AY.
Chester-le-Street South & East near DH3 3AY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £94,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £102,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street North
In the DH3 3AY postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street South & East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 119 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Orange Mini Market | 82c Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BB | Walking directions to Orange Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3AP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | St Cuthberts Walk, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3YQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.