DH3 3DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Pine Street, 0.6km 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 3DW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00104469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINE STREET, DH3 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE STREET, DH3 3DW.
214
39
£ 31,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH3 3DW 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 3DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £61k. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 3DW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 59,000
17 sales · Mean £ 59,114
Semi-Detached
£ 51,375
2 sales · Mean £ 51,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH3 3DW is above average at 129 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
Bullion Lane Primary School
Newker Primary School
Red Rose Primary School
Hermitage Academy
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boyes0.2 km
- Handy Stores0.4 km
- J Loughlin and Sons0.2 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Distillery0.4 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 Trattoria0.3 km
- Kings Cafe0.9 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
- My Spice0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Gaaby’s Grill0.7 km
- LUSH Desserts0.5 km
- The Little Fat Buddha0.3 km
- Dona Papa Pizza0.2 km
- Memories of India0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street0.2 km
- Durham8.2 km
- Heworth11.1 km
Bus Stops
- West Lane0.1 km
- West Lane0.1 km
- Bullion Lane0.2 km
- Chester-le-Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station car park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH33DW · Data under Open Government Licence