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DH3

CHESTER LE STREET

County Durham, North East, England

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DH3 encompasses CHESTER LE STREET and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £191,330
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 70% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£191,330

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

24.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

70% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

322 Mbps

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.

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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

£180K £185K £190K £194K £199K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

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 DH3 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH3 CHESTER LE STREET

What is the average house price in DH3 CHESTER LE STREET?
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 CHESTER LE STREET 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 is the population of DH3 CHESTER LE STREET?
The population of DH3 (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 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 are schools like in DH3 CHESTER LE STREET?
There are 13 schools in or near DH3. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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DH2

CHESTER LE STREET

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DH4

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▼ 4.6% YoY

DH5

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£142K

▲ 15.7% YoY

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