Cotswold Avenue is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 3BW is located in the Chester-le-Street South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 3DA, DH2 3AQ, DH2 3DD, DH2 3BL, DH2 3AB, DH2 3BP, DH2 3BH, DH2 3DB, DH2 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH2 3BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 32.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 42.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 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 | 35.4% | 38.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 15.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 21.2% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 8.4% | -13.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 17.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 21.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% 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% | 92% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 92% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chester-le-Street South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-03-28 | £154,544 |
| 4 Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-11 | £160,313 |
| 26 Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-24 | £157,379 |
| 5 Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-02-12 | £144,400 |
| 30 Cotswold Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-06-11 | £125,444 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH | - not rated | 1,523 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 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wait Er While | Bullion Hall, South Approach | 671 yd | |
| Cafe @ the Elms | Moorfoot Avenue | 731 yd | |
| The Bombay Lounge CLS Ltd | Cookson House, Cookson Terrace | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehills | Waldridge Road | 111 yd | |
| Garden Farm Hotel | Carlingford Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben’s Golden Fry | 5 Carlingford Road | 444 yd | |
| Dhillons Golden Fry | 45 Gibside | 715 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 2 Clifford Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7 The Avenue | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Academy WALDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Whitehill Football Ground (Closed) Lingholme | grass pitches | 947 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.