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DH3 4AQ

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North Lodge

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Overview

Postcode DH3 4AQ 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Chester-le-Street North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chester-le-Street North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from DH3 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester-le-Street North near DH3 4AQ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH3 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCamperdown Avenue Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
839.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.32(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-66%)
Public order
5.33(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-53%)
Other crime
5.33(+44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
90.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.11%
Other Asian
9
2.8%
Indian
8
2.48%
Other White
2
0.62%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
44.29%
No qualifications
43
14.88%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.42%
Apprenticeship
25
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
68.38%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.41%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in North Lodge

Median price£249,500
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £344K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Lodge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£250
Semi-Detached31£210,000£217
Terraced6£171,250£198
Flats3£97,950£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Lodge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lodge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lodge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lodge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lodge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Lodge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Broadway House, 2, North Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AHDetachedFreehold£450,000
19 Sept 20257, Lyndhurst Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ARTerracedFreehold£295,000
20 Jun 202521, Blind Lane, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AFDetachedFreehold£450,000
12 Sept 202531, Longdean Park, Chester Le Street, DH3 4DFDetachedFreehold£420,000
05 Sept 202529, Longdean Park, Chester Le Street, DH3 4DFDetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the DH3 4AQ postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH3 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryChester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryCestria Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miSecondaryPark View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Martin

North Lodge - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Akehurst

North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DurhamE14001389
WardNorth LodgeE05016186
ParishNorth LodgeE04010673
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chester-le-Street NorthE02004292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 007EE01020612
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH3 4AQ

Is DH3 4AQ (Chester-le-Street North) safe?

The area around DH3 4AQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near DH3 4AQ?

The median sale price around DH3 4AQ in Chester-le-Street North is £249,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH3 4AQ?

There are 3 schools close to DH3 4AQ, 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.

How deprived is the area around DH3 4AQ?

DH3 4AQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH3 4AQ (Chester-le-Street North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH3 4AQ is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Martin (Liberal Democrats).

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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.