DH3 3DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from North Burns in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street West Central ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00104466 (shared with 222 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH3 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 3DE.
221
42
£ 31,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 3DE 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 3DE is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 3DE. 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
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 3DE is above average at 117 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
Bullion Lane Primary School
Park View School
Newker Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Red Rose Primary School
Hermitage Academy
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boyes0.3 km
- Handy Stores0.3 km
- J Loughlin and Sons0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Distillery0.5 km
- Utopia0.3 km
- G W Horners0.5 km
- Garden Farm Hotel0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cafe Neena's0.4 km
- Deanos Trattoria0.4 km
- Kings Cafe0.9 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
- My Spice0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Gaaby’s Grill0.7 km
- LUSH Desserts0.5 km
- The Little Fat Buddha0.3 km
- Dona Papa Pizza0.3 km
- Memories of India0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street0.1 km
- Durham8.3 km
- Heworth11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bullion Lane0.1 km
- Chester-le-Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station car park0.1 km
- Railway Station car park0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH33DE · Data under Open Government Licence