DH3 4SR is a sought-after residential area on Eggleston Close, 0.3km from Great Lumley in Great Lumley. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH3, DH3 4SR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4SR are sourced from Output Area E00104557 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGGLESTON CLOSE, DH3 4SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGGLESTON CLOSE, DH3 4SR.
303
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£ 39,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 4SR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH3 4SR combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 4SR. The average age is 48.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 4SR 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.
school Local Schools
Lumley Junior School
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Two Sweet Peas0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lumley Fish Bar0.3 km
- Haveli0.4 km
- Fortune Star0.4 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.4 km
- Lumley Chippy0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store0.6 km
- Lumley Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Windsor Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old England0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.3 km
- Durham6.8 km
- Seaham12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Don Crescent0.2 km
- Don Crescent0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Windsor Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH34SR · Data under Open Government Licence