Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PROSPECT TERRACE, DH3 3TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT TERRACE, DH3 3TN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH3 3TN — age 59, 59% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (59) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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

DH3 3TN is a well-regarded residential area on Prospect Terrace, 0.1km from Burns, North in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within North Lodge ward and the North Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH3, DH3 3TN offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 3TN are sourced from Output Area E00104487 (shared with 24 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 3TN. The average age is 58.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 78,000

7 sales · Mean £ 73,248

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

Crime around DH3 3TN is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting179
Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Cestria Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Park View School

Requires Improvement1650 pupils0.6 km
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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Bullion Lane Primary School

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

Good184 pupils1.0 km
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Newker Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Red Rose Primary School

Outstanding295 pupils1.2 km
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Hermitage Academy

Inadequate1050 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boyes0.7 km
  • Handy Stores0.5 km
  • J Loughlin and Sons0.8 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Wilko0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Utopia0.5 km
  • G W Horners0.3 km
  • High Crown0.8 km
  • Market Tavern0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe Neena's0.6 km
  • Deanos Trattoria0.5 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.5 km
  • My Spice0.9 km
  • Passingtime0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • LUSH Desserts0.3 km
  • The Little Fat Buddha0.5 km
  • Dona Papa Pizza0.8 km
  • Memories of India0.1 km
  • My Masala0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street0.6 km
  • Durham9.0 km
  • Heworth10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Burns0.1 km
  • North Burns0.1 km
  • North Burns0.1 km
  • North Burns0.1 km
  • South Burns Stand M0.1 km