Postcode DH3 3RU is located in a major urban area, within the North Lodge ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chester-le-Street North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park.
Chester-le-Street North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street North has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 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 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from DH3 3RU.
Chester-le-Street North near DH3 3RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chester-Le-Street | N/A | Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £230 per square foot) in North Lodge area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £365,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 | £217 |
| Terraced | 6 | £171,250 | £198 |
| Flats | 3 | £97,950 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £102,500 | £160,000 | £200,500 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | — | £167,500 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £200,000 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £282,498 | £79,250 | £204,995 | £158,498 |
| 2020 | £279,995 | — | £211,498 | £181,998 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £122,000 | £190,000 | £203,000 |
| 2022 | £317,000 | £90,750 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £312,998 | £93,000 | £205,000 | £207,500 |
| 2024 | £299,995 | £88,000 | £207,475 | £184,000 |
| 2025 | £367,500 | £79,950 | £204,600 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £333,000 | £67,000 | £200,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £140 | £172 | £166 |
| 2017 | £194 | — | £170 | £164 |
| 2018 | £243 | £180 | £200 | £199 |
| 2019 | £238 | £149 | £210 | £171 |
| 2020 | £240 | — | £202 | £183 |
| 2021 | £227 | £236 | £190 | £175 |
| 2022 | £257 | £149 | £225 | £195 |
| 2023 | £263 | £158 | £209 | £211 |
| 2024 | £254 | £150 | £212 | £195 |
| 2025 | £250 | £149 | £206 | £223 |
| 2026 | £221 | £117 | £222 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 3RU.
In the DH3 3RU postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Park Road North, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | North Burns, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3TF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | St Cuthberts Walk, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3YQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Martin
North Lodge - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH3 3RU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DH3 3RU in Chester-le-Street North is £249,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DH3 3RU, including Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good), Cestria Primary School (Good) and Park View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH3 3RU is Chester-Le-Street, about 1,058 m away.
DH3 3RU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,599 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 3RU is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Martin (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.