Esthwaite Avenue is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 3HA 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 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 3HG, DH2 3EU, DH2 3HB, DH2 3HQ, DH2 3RD, DH2 3HL, DH2 3EZ, DH2 3ET, DH2 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH2 3HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 47.8% | 54.9% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 45.1% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 22% | 22.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 60.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 43.4% | 37.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 19.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 10.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 28.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 99% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.4% | 98.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esthwaite Avenue was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esthwaite Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 835th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-08-19 | £238,962 |
| 1 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-03-29 | £170,738 |
| 2 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-12-10 | £251,769 |
| 12 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-27 | £247,955 |
| 5 Esthwaite Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2019-04-25 | £198,286 |
DH2 3HA 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 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ the Elms | Moorfoot Avenue | 674 yd | |
| Wait Er While | Bullion Hall, South Approach | 873 yd | |
| The Bombay Lounge CLS Ltd | Cookson House, Cookson Terrace | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Farm Hotel | Carlingford Road | 259 yd | |
| The Whitehills | Waldridge Road | 524 yd | |
| The Rum Pot | 1-2 Red Rose Terrace | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben’s Golden Fry | 5 Carlingford Road | 259 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 2 Clifford Street | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7 The Avenue | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Hermitage Academy WALDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Red Rose Primary School YORK TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.