Postcode DH3 3AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street North area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chester-le-Street South & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street South & East is £53,884 per year. The median sale price in Chester-le-Street North is £127,750 (around £151 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,923 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street South & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 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 39 ft away from DH3 3AZ.
Chester-le-Street South & East near DH3 3AZ 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £127,750 (about £151 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £432,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £173,500 | £197 |
| Terraced | 55 | £118,500 | £129 |
| Flats | 25 | £94,000 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328,750 | £113,500 | £122,500 | £87,750 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £77,000 | £124,000 | £89,000 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £83,750 | £138,475 | £94,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £86,000 | £126,000 | £86,000 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £86,000 | £145,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £270,775 | £77,250 | £145,000 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £93,000 | £156,910 | £99,500 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £85,500 | £138,000 | £100,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £92,500 | £160,000 | £97,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £92,000 | £190,000 | £106,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £85,000 | £172,500 | £114,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £195 | £141 | £97 |
| 2017 | £180 | £137 | £137 | £105 |
| 2018 | £194 | £137 | £142 | £109 |
| 2019 | £223 | £150 | £142 | £105 |
| 2020 | £229 | £146 | £153 | £108 |
| 2021 | £230 | £144 | £180 | £109 |
| 2022 | £231 | £149 | £171 | £118 |
| 2023 | £246 | £148 | £155 | £121 |
| 2024 | £246 | £152 | £179 | £118 |
| 2025 | £253 | £146 | £196 | £131 |
| 2026 | £326 | £129 | £203 | £118 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 3AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 7, Hawthorn Terrace, Chester Le Street, DH3 3PE | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | The Old Rectory, Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3PU | Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 4, Clarence Terrace, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 5, Central Exchange, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DX | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 8, Central Exchange, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DX | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the DH3 3AZ postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street South & East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH3 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3AP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ropery Lane Mini Mart | Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3NQ | Walking directions to Ropery Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 119 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Orange Mini Market | 82c Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BB | Walking directions to Orange Mini Market |
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 DH3 3AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Husband
Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025
Tracie Smith
Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH3 3AZ records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around DH3 3AZ in Chester-le-Street North is £127,750 (about £151 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DH3 3AZ, including Cestria Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street (Good) and Park View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH3 3AZ is Chester-Le-Street, about 370 m away.
DH3 3AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,923 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 DH3 3AZ is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Husband (Reform UK) and Tracie Smith (Labour Party).