DH3 2EE is a sought-after residential area on Wimbledon Walk, 0.2km from Rickleton in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within North Lodge ward and the North Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH3, DH3 2EE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 2.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2EE are sourced from Output Area E00104572 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMBLEDON WALK, DH3 2EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBLEDON WALK, DH3 2EE.
327
46
£ 41,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH3 2EE — age 46, 80% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 2EE. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,665
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 2EE has low crime rates — 30 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
Barley Mow Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Norfolk Food Market0.5 km
- One Stop Stores Limited0.6 km
- Vigo Convenience0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dobbies Cafe0.5 km
- Sherpa Kids Gateshead0.7 km
- Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium0.8 km
- The Cafe @ Motorpoint0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- York Road Fish Shop0.4 km
- China Garden0.5 km
- Cod Father0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
- Barley Mow Inn0.4 km
- Barley Mow Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Lambton Worm0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street2.6 km
- Heworth8.3 km
- Dunston9.6 km
Bus Stops
- British Oxygen Co Works0.1 km
- Vigo Lane-Bedford Avenue0.1 km
- Vigo Lane-Cumberland Place0.2 km
- British Oxygen Co Works0.2 km
- Bedford Avenue-Cumberland Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH32EE · Data under Open Government Licence