Ross, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH2 1LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51.1%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	47.3%	48.9%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of DH2 1LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	10%	13.6%	3.6%	37.9%	-24.3%
Married: Opposite sex	73.1%	68.5%	-4.6%	44.2%	24.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	4.1%	5.1%	1.0%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	11.4%	11.5%	0.1%	6.1%	5.4%

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 (68.8%) 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	27.4%	33.1%	5.7%	48.4%	-15.3%
Good health	43.5%	35.7%	-7.8%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	18.6%	24.4%	5.8%	12.7%	11.7%
Bad health	8.9%	4.9%	-4.0%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	1.2%	0.7%

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 1LB this area, 29% 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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	29%	0.2%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	7.1%	-5.2%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	13.4%	-2.6%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	11.9%	10.5%	-1.4%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.7%	5.6%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	21.4%	3.6%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	4.1%	3.8%	-0.3%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	97.9%	99.3%	1.4%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	99.3%	1.4%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.3%	37.2%	-15.9%
Christian	75.7%	46.2%	29.5%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Ross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Pelton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ross has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Pelton and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DH2 1LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Ross are based on 32 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 Ross, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH2 1LB

Average Price
£222,272

Semi-Detached
£202,626

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£275,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£225,318

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ross

Average Price
£245,222

Semi-Detached
£208,251

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£306,841

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RossStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Ross, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-11-01	£189,612
25 Ross, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-06-28	£190,351
32 Ross, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2021-07-06	£227,424
8 Ross, Chester Le Street, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-12-01	£226,659
8 Ross, Chester Le Street, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-12-01	£226,659

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH2 1LB

Employment

DH2 1LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	123
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	15
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,021 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX	- not rated	435 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barley Mow Primary School Pembroke Avenue , Barley Mow DH3 2DJ	3out of 4	1,775 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN	4out of 4	1,882 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	2,124 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	3out of 4	3,816 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	3,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	3,901 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF	3out of 4	5,246 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	5,445 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	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
Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium	Drum Road		932 yd
Deli Diva Catering	Purmo Group LTD, Drum Road		954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lion	Milbanke Close		269 yd
Ouston and District Workmans Social Club	Conway Place		817 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sams Pizza	Ouston Lane	644 yd
The Old Chippy	Front Street	864 yd
Shafs Deli	Avondale House, Front Street	864 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ouston Community Centre IRIS CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	404 yd
Ouston Primary School ARISAIG	grass pitches	636 yd
Oustan Lane Football Pitch EAST VIEW EAST VIEW OUSTON LANE	grass pitches	656 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	31.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.93 Mbit/s

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