DH3 2ST is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Holmlands Park in Chester-le-Street. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street West Central ward and the North Durham constituency.
The people who live in DH3 2ST are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 2ST are sourced from Output Area E00104466 (shared with 222 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 2ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 2ST.
221
42
£ 31,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 2ST represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH3 2ST's 50% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 2ST. The average age is 42.2. 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 2026-02)
Crime rates near DH3 2ST are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cestria Primary School
Park View School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Red Rose Primary School
Bullion Lane Primary School
Newker Primary School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hermitage Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boyes0.0 km
- Handy Stores0.5 km
- J Loughlin and Sons0.1 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.1 km
- The Distillery0.4 km
- Utopia0.2 km
- G W Horners0.5 km
- Garden Farm Hotel0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Neena's0.2 km
- Deanos Trattoria0.2 km
- Kings Cafe0.7 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.3 km
- My Spice0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Gaaby’s Grill0.9 km
- LUSH Desserts0.5 km
- The Little Fat Buddha0.2 km
- Dona Papa Pizza0.1 km
- Memories of India0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street0.3 km
- Durham8.3 km
- Heworth11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Black Horse0.1 km
- Black Horse0.1 km
- Lambton Arms PH0.2 km
- Church Chare schools0.2 km
- Church Chare schools0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH32ST · Data under Open Government Licence