DH2 — CHESTER LE STREET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH2 is £167,856, which is 19% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH2 cost 41.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH2 have risen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£289,650	329
Semi-detached	£166,152	464
Terraced	£102,838	544
Flat	£85,720	74
All types	£167,856	1443

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 40.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH2 has a crime rate well 50% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH2 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Nettlesworth Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Bullion Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Newker Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH2 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH2 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH2 — CHESTER LE STREET

Area Summary

DH2 (CHESTER LE STREET) offers affordable property prices (£167,856, 42% below national average), low crime (50% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH1

DURHAM

£316K

▲ 3.5% YoY

DH3

CHESTER LE STREET

£191K

▲ 2.2% YoY

DH4

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£172K

▼ 4.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH2?

The average house price in DH2 (CHESTER LE STREET) is £167,856, based on 1443 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.

Is DH2 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH2 is significantly below the national average (40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH2?

There are 9 schools in or near DH2. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH2?

Council tax in DH2 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH2?

The average broadband download speed in DH2 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH2 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.