DH3 — CHESTER LE STREET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH3 is £191,330, which is 8% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH3 cost 33.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH3 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£326,884	284
Semi-detached	£192,320	457
Terraced	£133,605	458
Flat	£93,370	132
All types	£191,330	1380

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH3

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

With 24.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH3 has a crime rate well 70% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DH3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Portobello Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Birtley East Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Barley Mow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lumley Junior 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 DH3 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH3 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

DH3 — CHESTER LE STREET

Area Summary

DH3 (CHESTER LE STREET) offers affordable property prices (£191,330, 33% below national average), low crime (70% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH2

CHESTER LE STREET

£168K

▲ 0.9% YoY

DH4

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£172K

▼ 4.6% YoY

DH5

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£142K

▲ 15.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH3?

The average house price in DH3 (CHESTER LE STREET) is £191,330, based on 1380 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is DH3 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH3 is significantly below the national average (24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH3?

There are 13 schools in or near DH3. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH3?

Council tax in DH3 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 DH3?

The average broadband download speed in DH3 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH3 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.