Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH3 3HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH3 3HE.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH3 3HE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DH3 3HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 3HE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from North Burns in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street West Central ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3HE are sourced from Output Area E00104462 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 3HE. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near DH3 3HE are high at 163 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.

Violence and sexual offences180
Shoplifting164
Anti-social behaviour130
Criminal damage and arson52
Public order40

school Local Schools

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Cestria Primary School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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Park View School

Requires Improvement1650 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

Good184 pupils0.5 km
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Bullion Lane Primary School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Newker Primary School

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Red Rose Primary School

Outstanding295 pupils0.8 km
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km
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Hermitage Academy

Inadequate1050 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boyes0.2 km
  • Handy Stores0.3 km
  • J Loughlin and Sons0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Wilko0.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.1 km
  • The Distillery0.6 km
  • Utopia0.1 km
  • G W Horners0.3 km
  • Garden Farm Hotel1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Cafe Neena's0.2 km
  • Deanos Trattoria0.2 km
  • Kings Cafe0.8 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.2 km
  • My Spice0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Gaaby’s Grill1.0 km
  • LUSH Desserts0.3 km
  • The Little Fat Buddha0.1 km
  • Dona Papa Pizza0.3 km
  • Memories of India0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street0.1 km
  • Durham8.5 km
  • Heworth10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Lambton Arms PH0.1 km
  • Lambton Arms PH0.1 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km