DH3 3AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Holmlands Park in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street West Central ward and the North Durham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DH3 3AP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00104469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 3AP.
214
39
£ 31,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 3AP 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
DH3 3AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 3AP. The average age is 39.1. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 3AP is above average at 104 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Cestria Primary School
Red Rose Primary School
Park View School
Bullion Lane Primary School
Newker Primary School
Hermitage Academy
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boyes0.2 km
- Handy Stores0.6 km
- J Loughlin and Sons0.1 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Distillery0.2 km
- Utopia0.4 km
- G W Horners0.6 km
- Garden Farm Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Neena's0.4 km
- Deanos Trattoria0.4 km
- Kings Cafe0.7 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
- My Spice0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Gaaby’s Grill0.8 km
- LUSH Desserts0.6 km
- The Little Fat Buddha0.4 km
- Dona Papa Pizza0.1 km
- Memories of India0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street0.4 km
- Durham8.1 km
- Heworth11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Black Horse0.1 km
- Black Horse0.1 km
- Ropery Lane Roundabout0.2 km
- Ropery Lane Roundabout0.2 km
- West Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH33AP · Data under Open Government Licence