Courtney Drive, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH2 1JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	53.4%	2.2%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	48.8%	46.6%	-2.2%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22%	28.6%	6.6%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	47.4%	-5.9%	44.2%	3.2%
Separated	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.7%	13.1%	5.4%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	15.9%	9.1%	-6.8%	6.1%	3.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.2%	31.2%	-2.0%	48.4%	-17.2%
Good health	30.2%	29.7%	-0.5%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	25.4%	21.3%	-4.1%	12.7%	8.6%
Bad health	8.3%	13.9%	5.6%	4.0%	9.9%
Very bad health	2.9%	4%	1.1%	1.2%	2.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DH2 1JB this area, 38.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.1%	38.7%	-6.4%	18.2%	20.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	6.9%	-10.7%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	16.2%	2.5%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	4.6%	3.0%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	16.2%	8.5%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	14.5%	2.4%	33.8%	-19.3%
Other	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98%	99.5%	1.5%	83.2%	16.3%
European Union	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	99.5%	1.5%	83.2%	16.3%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Courtney Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtney Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chester-le-Street North average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH2 1JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Courtney Drive are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chester-Le-Street.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Courtney Drive, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH2 1JB

Average Price
£137,802

Semi-Detached
£145,098

Terraced
£127,762

Detached
£167,975

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Courtney Drive

Average Price
£144,145

Semi-Detached
£147,114

Terraced
£138,948

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Courtney DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 Courtney Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2025-03-27	£152,419
9 Courtney Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£106,651	2025-02-27	£109,378
31 Courtney Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-12-16	£157,054
22 Courtney Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,500	2024-10-18	£145,359
48 Courtney Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£154,000	2024-04-15	£173,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH2 1JB

Employment

DH2 1JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH2 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	63
Full-Time Employee	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Education	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	4,857 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ	3out of 4	214 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX	- not rated	863 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ	3out of 4	1,190 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT	2out of 4	1,794 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP	3out of 4	1,928 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	2,863 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	3,081 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	3out of 4	3,113 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	4,684 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Deli Diva Catering	Purmo Group LTD, Drum Road		820 yd
The Pantry	PACCOR UK Ltd, 1 Drum Park		1,086 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ouston and District Workmans Social Club	Conway Place	355 yd
The Plough Inn	Pelton Lane	815 yd
The Crown Inn	22 Front Street	926 yd
Red Lion	Milbanke Close	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Chippy	Front Street	369 yd
Shafs Deli	Avondale House, Front Street	369 yd
Sams Pizza	Ouston Lane	709 yd
Sunflower Chinese Takeaway	5 Front Street	802 yd
Pizza Uno Pelton	7 Front Street	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Allendale House, Front Street		744 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pelton Community Primary School OUSTON LANE	grass pitches	300 yd
Pelton And District Community Recreation Ground COQUET DRIVE	grass pitches	601 yd
Oustan Lane Football Pitch EAST VIEW EAST VIEW OUSTON LANE	grass pitches	771 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.