Postcode DH3 4QL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £50,043 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Great Lumley Millennium Green.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% 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 74 ft away from DH3 4QL.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor near DH3 4QL 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Great Lumley Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Great Lumley Millennium Green |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Lumley & West Rainton area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,750 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £57,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £134,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lumley & West Rainton
In the DH3 4QL 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 4QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Great Lumley Convenience Store | 40 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4JE | Walking directions to Great Lumley Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Castle Parade, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4JB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.