Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WINCHESTER CLOSE, DH3 4LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER CLOSE, DH3 4LF.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH3 4LF 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DH3 4LF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £242k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DH3 4LF is a sought-after residential area on Winchester Close, 0.4km from Great Lumley in Great Lumley. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH3, DH3 4LF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4LF are sourced from Output Area E00104558 (shared with 11 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 4LF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

DH3 4LF has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Lumley Junior School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding179 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Two Sweet Peas0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lumley Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Haveli0.2 km
  • Fortune Star0.3 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.3 km
  • Lumley Chippy0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Windsor Store0.6 km
  • Lumley Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
  • Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old England0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street2.9 km
  • Durham6.6 km
  • Heworth13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Medway0.3 km
  • Riding Hill0.3 km