Brantwood is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 2UL 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brantwood, Chester Le Street, DH2 2UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 2UJ, DH2 2NQ, DH2 2XL, DH2 2TU, DH2 3DJ, DH2 2XH, DH2 2XW, DH2 2UH, DH2 2XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH2 2UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2UL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 29.1% | 29.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 57.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 53.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2UL this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 24.5% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 41.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brantwood was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brantwood has the 7th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 325th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Brantwood, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-11 | £160,914 |
| 10 Brantwood, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-21 | £350,000 |
| 4 Brantwood, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-23 | £256,837 |
| 38 Brantwood, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-30 | £435,835 |
| 76 Brantwood, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-06-30 | £242,316 |
DH2 2UL 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 38 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 5,262 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 Whitehills | Waldridge Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Golden Fry | 45 Gibside | 454 yd | |
| Jim's Golden Fry | 2 Craghead Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Football Ground (Closed) Lingholme | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Hermitage Academy WALDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.