Norton Close is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH2 3JF 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 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH2 3JG, DH2 3JE, DH2 2NA, DH2 3SP, DH2 3SR, DH2 3SS, DH2 2XG, DH2 3HT, DH2 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH2 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 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 | 27.6% | 26.1% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 42.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.1% | 34.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 22.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 22.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 22.2% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.6% | 99.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Close was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norton Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 604th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-04-11 | £65,000 |
| 50 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-10-20 | £108,400 |
| 3 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-12-10 | £218,417 |
| 34 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-09-27 | £86,576 |
| 50 Norton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-05-07 | £76,221 |
DH2 3JF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH2 3JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,002 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 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,141 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 | 555 yd | |
| Garden Farm Hotel | Carlingford Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Golden Fry | 45 Gibside | 763 yd | |
| Ruben’s Golden Fry | 5 Carlingford Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Academy WALDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Whitehill Football Ground (Closed) Lingholme | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.