Postcode DH3 3HD 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 Town & Pelton Fell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 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 Town & Pelton Fell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from DH3 3HD.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH3 3HD 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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,614 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 | 4 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester-le-Street North
In the DH3 3HD postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Ropery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3AP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0 mi | Premier | 170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH3 3HD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.