Front Street is in Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 2RT 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 Front Street, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street, DH2 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 2RS, DH2 2RL, DH2 2RR, DH2 2QW, DH2 2RW, DH2 2QT, DH2 2QY, DH2 2QS, DH2 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH2 2RT is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 43.8% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 56.2% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 | 25% | 40.6% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 39.2% | -14.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 34% | 44% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 14.1% | -15.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 26.8% | 18.0% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 28.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 490th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2021-09-24 | £96,176 |
| Clandown House Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-03-27 | £96,300 |
| 4 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-12-21 | £136,668 |
| 4 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,100 | 2014-12-05 | £91,416 |
| 5 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-06-30 | £98,455 |
DH2 2RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DH2 2RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Inn | Newfield Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Diner | Unit 7 Stella Gill Industrial Estate | 342 yd | |
| Jim's Golden Fry | 2 Craghead Road | 487 yd | |
| Clean Eats Cuisine Ltd | Unit 31 Stella Gill Industrial Estate | 488 yd | |
| The Newfield Sarnie Shop | 6 Front Street | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pelton Fell Recreation Ground HAWTHORN TERRACE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.