Postcode DH3 4NA is located in a rural town, within the Lumley & West Rainton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Great Lumley & Bournmoor area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £50,043 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Great Lumley Millennium Green.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £50,043 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from DH3 4NA.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor near DH3 4NA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lumley Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Great Lumley Millennium Green |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Lumley & West Rainton area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,750 up to £649,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £280,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £175,000 | £189 |
| Terraced | 37 | £138,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 3 | £79,995 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231,000 | £70,000 | £137,000 | £82,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £63,000 | £123,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £67,000 | £117,500 | £88,500 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £78,250 | £134,000 | £113,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £72,000 | £137,975 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £319,950 | £90,000 | £149,000 | £112,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £235,000 | £154,000 | £160,750 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £112,500 | £178,475 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £84,000 | £166,000 | £146,000 |
| 2025 | £329,998 | £138,500 | £176,250 | £147,500 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £72,498 | £190,000 | £127,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £120 | £142 | £107 |
| 2017 | £182 | £93 | £141 | £94 |
| 2018 | £181 | £122 | £130 | £105 |
| 2019 | £196 | £131 | £144 | £116 |
| 2020 | £229 | £117 | £159 | £117 |
| 2021 | £229 | £128 | £176 | £126 |
| 2022 | £245 | £230 | £175 | £167 |
| 2023 | £245 | £145 | £215 | £165 |
| 2024 | £247 | £152 | £189 | £146 |
| 2025 | £251 | £161 | £190 | £139 |
| 2026 | £223 | £125 | £206 | £150 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 4NA.
In the DH3 4NA postcode area, located within Great Lumley & Bournmoor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH3 4NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Castle Parade, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4JB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Great Lumley Convenience Store | 40 Front Street, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4JE | Walking directions to Great Lumley Convenience Store |
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 4NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Bell
Lumley & West Rainton - Elected 1 May 2025
Philip Heaviside
Lumley & West Rainton - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH3 4NA records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH3 4NA in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £181,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH3 4NA, including Lumley Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Lumley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH3 4NA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,453 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 4NA is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Bell (Independent) and Philip Heaviside (Independent).
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.