DH3 3PQ is a mixed residential area on Weardale Terrace, 0.3km from Holmlands Park in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street East ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3PQ are sourced from Output Area E00104481 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEARDALE TERRACE, DH3 3PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEARDALE TERRACE, DH3 3PQ.
291
45
£ 46,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 3PQ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH3 3PQ's 65% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 3PQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 86,500
2 sales · Mean £ 86,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 3PQ is above average at 90 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.
school Local Schools
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Red Rose Primary School
Cestria Primary School
Park View School
Newker Primary School
Bullion Lane Primary School
Hermitage Academy
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boyes0.3 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- J Loughlin and Sons0.2 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Distillery0.1 km
- Utopia0.5 km
- G W Horners0.7 km
- Garden Farm Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Cafe Neena's0.4 km
- Deanos Trattoria0.5 km
- Kings Cafe0.7 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.5 km
- My Spice0.1 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Gaaby’s Grill0.8 km
- LUSH Desserts0.7 km
- The Little Fat Buddha0.5 km
- Dona Papa Pizza0.2 km
- Memories of India1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street0.5 km
- Durham8.1 km
- Heworth11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ropery Lane Roundabout0.1 km
- Ropery Lane Roundabout0.1 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- Ropery Lane RC School0.2 km
- Ropery Lane RC School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH33PQ · Data under Open Government Licence