DH3 4NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Garth, Hop in Bournmoor. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4NU are sourced from Output Area E00104455 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 4NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 4NU.
335
39
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 4NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH3 4NU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 4NU. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2025-10)
DH3 4NU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park View School
Cestria Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Park Road SF Connect0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street1.7 km
- Durham9.4 km
- Heworth9.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DH34NU · Data under Open Government Licence