EGGLESTON CLOSE, DH3 4SR House Prices & Local Information

DH3 4SR is a sought-after residential area on Eggleston Close, 0.3km 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 4SR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 4SR are sourced from Output Area E00104557 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.