Postcode DH3 4DG 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 1.1 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.
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.
Chester-le-Street North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Chester-le-Street North is £50,220 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from DH3 4DG.
Chester-le-Street North near DH3 4DG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 4DG.
In the DH3 4DG postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4DG, 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 4DG 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.
The median sale price around DH3 4DG 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 3 schools close to DH3 4DG, 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.
DH3 4DG 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH3 4DG 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.