THE ANCHORAGE, DH3 3QW House Prices & Local Information

DH3 3QW is a well-regarded residential area on The Anchorage, 0.3km from Garth, Hop in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street East ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 3QW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3QW are sourced from Output Area E00104477 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.