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DH2

CHESTER LE STREET

County Durham, North East, England

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DH2 is the postcode district for CHESTER LE STREET, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £167,856
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 50% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£167,856

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% below national avg

Crime Rate

40.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

50% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

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.

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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

£161K £164K £167K £170K £172K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

62

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.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH2 CHESTER LE STREET

What is the average house price in DH2 CHESTER LE STREET?
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 CHESTER LE STREET 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 is the population of DH2 CHESTER LE STREET?
The population of DH2 (CHESTER LE STREET) is approximately 202,760 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DH2 CHESTER LE STREET?
There are 9 schools in or near DH2. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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