Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH3 3HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 3HN.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH3 3HN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH3 3HN — age 39, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 3HN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Holmlands Park in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street West Central ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3HN are sourced from Output Area E00104469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 3HN. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH3 3HN is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences172
Anti-social behaviour92
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

Good184 pupils0.3 km
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Cestria Primary School

Good405 pupils0.3 km
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Park View School

Requires Improvement1650 pupils0.4 km
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Red Rose Primary School

Outstanding295 pupils0.4 km
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Bullion Lane Primary School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Newker Primary School

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Hermitage Academy

Inadequate1050 pupils1.2 km
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good246 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Boyes0.2 km
  • Handy Stores0.6 km
  • J Loughlin and Sons0.1 km
  • Wilko0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Distillery0.3 km
  • Utopia0.4 km
  • G W Horners0.6 km
  • Garden Farm Hotel0.8 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Cafe Neena's0.3 km
  • Deanos Trattoria0.4 km
  • Kings Cafe0.7 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
  • My Spice0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Gaaby’s Grill0.8 km
  • LUSH Desserts0.6 km
  • The Little Fat Buddha0.4 km
  • Dona Papa Pizza0.1 km
  • Memories of India0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street0.3 km
  • Durham8.2 km
  • Heworth11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • West Lane0.1 km
  • West Lane0.2 km
  • Ropery Lane Roundabout0.2 km