Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CALEDONIA, DH3 4LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALEDONIA, DH3 4LR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DH3 4LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DH3 4LR is a safe, established residential area on Caledonia, 0.5km from Great Lumley in Great Lumley. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 4LR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4LR are sourced from Output Area E00104560 (shared with 6 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 4LR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 162,000

3 sales · Mean £ 159,666

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

DH3 4LR has low crime rates — 22 incidents 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding179 pupils0.2 km
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Lumley Junior School

Good169 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Windsor Store0.5 km
  • Lumley Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Haveli0.5 km
  • Lumley Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Fortune Star0.4 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.4 km
  • Lumley Chippy0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Two Sweet Peas0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old England0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street2.6 km
  • Durham7.2 km
  • Heworth12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Coverley0.2 km
  • Coverley0.3 km
  • Sandbach0.3 km
  • Sandbach0.3 km
  • Medway0.4 km