Ninth Avenue is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 2BD is located in the Chester-le-Street West Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ninth Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 2AX, DH2 2BG, DH2 2BA, DH2 2BE, DH2 2AY, DH2 2BP, DH2 2DB, DH2 2BW, DH2 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH2 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 58.4% | 54.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 41.6% | 45.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH2 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.3% | 59.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 19% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 43.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 22.3% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 17.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 19.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 18.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 95.3% | 98.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 98.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ninth Avenue was 218.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 309.1% higher than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ninth Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ninth Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2014-08-15 | £83,864 |
| 1 Ninth Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2007-03-23 | £96,585 |
DH2 2BD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DH2 2BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bombay Lounge CLS Ltd | Cookson House, Cookson Terrace | 383 yd | |
| Wait Er While | Bullion Hall, South Approach | 437 yd | |
| Lou's | Unit 2 St Cuthberts Walk | 559 yd | |
| Ashley Cottage Tea Room | 8 Ashley Terrace | 560 yd | |
| Coffee Bank | 1 Front Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Tavern | South Burns | 509 yd | |
| Osborne Working Mens Club Ltd | Osborne Road | 581 yd | |
| Masonic Temple Association | Masonic Hall, Station Road | 590 yd | |
| Lambton Arms | Front Street | 630 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Front Street | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalaya | 11 South Burns | 509 yd | |
| New Lees Chop Suey House | 31 South Burns | 509 yd | |
| South Pelaw Chinese Takeaway | Glenavon Avenue | 547 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 North Burns | 603 yd | |
| My Masala | 1a Avondale Terrace | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7 The Avenue | 345 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk | 559 yd | |
| Morrisons | St Cuthberts Walk | 559 yd | |
| Tesco | North Burns | 603 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 119 Front Street | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Whitehill Football Ground (Closed) Lingholme | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Hermitage Academy WALDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Burns Green (Closed) Cone Terrace | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 993 yd |
| Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.