Postcode DH3 3HQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 277.2 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.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a 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 277.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from DH3 3HQ.
Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH3 3HQ 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 |
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 3HQ postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | St Cuthberts Walk, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3YQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | North Burns, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3TF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | St Cuthberts Walk, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3YQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Orange Mini Market | 82c Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BB | Walking directions to Orange Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Handy Store | Murray Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2AT | Walking directions to Handy Store |
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.