Postcode DH3 3SY 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from DH3 3SY.
Chester-le-Street North near DH3 3SY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Camperdown Avenue Pocket 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 3SY postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Park Road North, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | North Burns, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3TF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | St Cuthberts Walk, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3YQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.