DH3 4LX is a safe, established residential area on Strathmore, 0.6km from Great Lumley in Great Lumley. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH3 4LX represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4LX are sourced from Output Area E00104560 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRATHMORE, DH3 4LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHMORE, DH3 4LX.
279
48
£ 39,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH3 4LX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 4LX. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 212,500
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 174,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH3 4LX has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Lumley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier - Great Lumley Convenience Store0.7 km
- Windsor Store0.6 km
- Lumley Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Haveli0.6 km
- Lumley Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fortune Star0.6 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
- Lumley Chippy0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Two Sweet Peas0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old England0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street2.5 km
- Durham7.4 km
- Heworth12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coverley0.2 km
- Coverley0.2 km
- Sandbach0.3 km
- Sandbach0.3 km
- Sevenacres0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DH34LX · Data under Open Government Licence