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DH3 3YH

Front Street

Chester-le-Street North

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Detailed insights for DH3 3YH

Overview

Postcode DH3 3YH 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, roughly 2.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year. 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £37,554 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from DH3 3YH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell near DH3 3YH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DH3 3YH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chester-Le-Street

N/A

Walking directions to Chester-Le-Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH3 3YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
3,710.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
159.24(+1261%)
Violence and sexual offences
96.53(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
95.71(+338%)
Criminal damage and arson
48.68(+327%)
Public order
28.05(+242%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
87.89%
Other White
18
8.07%
Indian
4
1.79%
Chinese
2
0.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
30.05%
Level 3 (A level)
47
23.15%
No qualifications
30
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.53%
Owns outright
35
24.82%
Other social rented
15
10.64%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.09%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Chester-le-Street North

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £197K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,614 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester-le-Street North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£500,000£328
Semi-Detached51£190,000£190
Terraced53£116,000£130
Flats28£92,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chester-le-Street North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£103,000£130,000£87,000
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£91,000£190,000£105,000
2026£432,500£75,000£187,500£108,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£189£146£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£132
2026£347£125£198£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester-le-Street North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chester-le-Street North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 3YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 3YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20258, Central Exchange, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DXFlatsLeasehold£135,000
12 Sept 202511, Central Exchange, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DXFlatsLeasehold£126,500
16 Jan 20264, Clarence Terrace, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DGTerracedFreehold£125,000
30 May 2025The Old Rectory, Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3PUDetachedFreehold£510,000
13 Mar 2025Lyndale, Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3PUFlatsFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the DH3 3YH postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH3 3YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCestria Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryPark View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-StreetAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 3YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH3 3YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods119 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BLWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miPremier170 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miAsda ExpressRopery Lane, County Durham, DH3 3APWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miOrange Mini Market82c Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BBWalking directions to Orange Mini Market
0.2 miRopery Lane Mini MartRopery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3NQWalking directions to Ropery Lane Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH3 3YH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Husband

Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Tracie Smith

Chester-le-Street North - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Luke Akehurst

North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DurhamE14001389
ParishCounty Durham, unparished areaE43000254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton FellE02004293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 011BE01020593
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH3 3YH

Is DH3 3YH (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) safe?

The area around DH3 3YH records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near DH3 3YH?

The median sale price around DH3 3YH in Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH3 3YH?

There are 8 schools close to DH3 3YH, including Cestria Primary School (Good), Park View School (Requires improvement) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DH3 3YH?

The closest station to DH3 3YH is Chester-Le-Street, about 268 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH3 3YH?

DH3 3YH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,616 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH3 3YH (Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH3 3YH 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).

Data Sources

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.