Osborne Court is in Newfield, Chester Le Street and in County Durham district. DH2 2SZ is located in the Pelton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborne Court, Newfield, Chester Le Street, DH2 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 2SL, DH2 2SN, DH2 2SW, DH2 2SP, DH2 2SD, DH2 2FE, DH2 2BF, DH2 2SR, DH2 2FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH2 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 33.2% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 47.5% | -16.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 43% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 14.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 18.8% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 17.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Court was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Chester-le-Street North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Court has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chester-le-Street North and the 557th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Osborne Court, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,600 | 2015-04-02 | £208,857 |
DH2 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Pelton Primary School Twizell Lane , West Pelton DH9 6SQ | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Villa Community Enterprise | Grange Villa Community Centre, East Street | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Inn | Newfield Road | 128 yd | |
| Pelton RAOB Club | Kingsway Villas | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newfield Sarnie Shop | 6 Front Street | 23 yd | |
| Hungry Hut | 1a Hares Buildings, Pelton Lane | 253 yd | |
| G and T Sandwich Hut | 25a Front Street | 1,043 yd | |
| Vani Takeaway | 46 Front Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Sports And Community College (Closed) Newfield | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Roseberry Primary School PELTON LANE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Pelton Fell Recreation Ground HAWTHORN TERRACE | grass pitches | 744 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.