Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH2 3DW 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	51.9%	51.3%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.1%	48.7%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 3DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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	12.1%	19.4%	7.3%	37.9%	-18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	70.6%	64.7%	-5.9%	44.2%	20.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.3%	6.5%	2.2%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	11.3%	9.1%	-2.2%	6.1%	3.0%

Health

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	34.5%	34%	-0.5%	48.4%	-14.4%
Good health	36.8%	41.1%	4.3%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	20.9%	20.4%	-0.5%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	6.2%	3.4%	-2.8%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.9%	26.1%	3.2%	18.2%	7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	10%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13%	-1.3%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	10%	3.9%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	12.2%	-1.2%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	25.2%	1.4%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	6.1%	3.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
White	98.4%	100%	1.6%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	98.1%	98.1%	0.0%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.1%	0.0%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	9.8%	-7.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.9%	37.2%	-12.3%
Christian	70.6%	46.2%	24.4%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Coniston Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Close was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Coniston Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 421st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DH2 3DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Coniston Close are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chester-Le-Street.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH2 3DW

Average Price
£197,097

Semi-Detached
£197,097

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coniston Close

Average Price
£200,991

Semi-Detached
£200,991

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coniston CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2020-02-21	£184,195
2 Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2019-09-16	£162,548
8 Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2017-08-04	£200,755
15 Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2017-03-10	£163,948
9 Coniston Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2017-03-08	£260,827

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH2 3DW

Employment

DH2 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH2 3DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	128
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Construction	3
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA	3out of 4	381 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA	4out of 4	560 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP	3out of 4	641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	- not rated	794 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ	3out of 4	911 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	976 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	3out of 4	1,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	5,384 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe @ the Elms	Moorfoot Avenue	211 yd
Hollathans	6-9 Ashfield Terrace	496 yd
My Spice	184 Front Street	553 yd
Fabio's	191 Front Street	556 yd
Emmys	174 Front Street	603 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Garden Farm Hotel	Carlingford Road	396 yd
The Rum Pot	1-2 Red Rose Terrace	401 yd
Bar Bianco	First Floor, 191 Front Street	531 yd
Chesters	187 Front Street	556 yd
The Wicket Gate	193 Front Street	556 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunrise Takeaway	2 Clifford Street	233 yd
Ruben’s Golden Fry	5 Carlingford Road	396 yd
Golden Chippy	1 Ashfield Terrace	496 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	183 Front Street	556 yd
Desserts Delivered Durham	2 West Lane	565 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	119 Front Street	727 yd
Sainsbury's	7 The Avenue	734 yd
Iceland	Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk	1,039 yd
Morrisons	St Cuthberts Walk	1,039 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Red Rose Primary School YORK TERRACE	grass pitches	448 yd
Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	456 yd
Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	586 yd
Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	587 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	707 yd
Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	714 yd
Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	982 yd
Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	982 yd
Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,072 yd
Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND RIVERSIDE	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.