Postcode NE38 8BE 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 very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The James Steel Park.
Chester-le-Street North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Chester-le-Street North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NE38 8BE.
Chester-le-Street North near NE38 8BE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The James Steel Park | Large | Walking directions to The James Steel 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8BE.
In the NE38 8BE postcode area, located within Chester-le-Street North, there are 1 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 NE38 8BE, 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 NE38 8BE records about 30 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE38 8BE 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 2 schools close to NE38 8BE, including Fatfield Academy (Good) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 8BE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,262 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 NE38 8BE 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.