The Arcade, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 3BG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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	56.6%	57%	0.4%	51.0%	6.0%
Male	43.4%	43%	-0.4%	49.0%	-6.0%

Partnership Status

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	21.6%	24.2%	2.6%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	40.7%	39%	-1.7%	44.2%	-5.2%
Separated	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	9.3%	11%	1.7%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	24.2%	22%	-2.2%	6.1%	15.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.1%) 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	33.1%	30.1%	-3.0%	48.4%	-18.3%
Good health	30.7%	29%	-1.7%	33.6%	-4.6%
Fair health	20.3%	23.9%	3.6%	12.7%	11.2%
Bad health	12.4%	13.6%	1.2%	4.0%	9.6%
Very bad health	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	2.1%

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.

In the area around DH3 3BG this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	31.9%	-2.4%	18.2%	13.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	8.5%	-3.8%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	10.8%	-1.5%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.8%	3.7%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	11.2%	4.4%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	31.5%	3.1%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	3.8%	0.4%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.8%	98.9%	0.1%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	96%	97.8%	1.8%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	97.8%	1.8%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.8%	76.7%	3.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.9%	37.2%	-14.3%
Christian	60.9%	46.2%	14.7%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	8.1%	0.6%	7.5%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is The Arcade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Arcade was 783.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 321.2% higher than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Arcade has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 286.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

🔎 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 DH3 3BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 The Arcade are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for County Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Arcade, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 3BG

Average Price
£1,133,115

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,133,115

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Arcade

Average Price
£1,138,735

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,138,735

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ArcadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 1 The Arcade, Chester Le Street, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£960,000	2017-10-30	£1,126,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 3BG

Employment

DH3 3BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 DH3 3BG 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	144
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	9
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT	- not rated	502 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA	- not rated	1,084 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	5,299 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ	3out of 4	304 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	- not rated	698 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP	3out of 4	882 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Pelaw Infant School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT	- not rated	926 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	- not rated	351 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View Community School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	- not rated	351 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	3out of 4	1,530 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	- not rated	1,552 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hermitage School Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	- not rated	1,552 yd	Foundation school	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
Costa Coffee	The Arcade, 42 Front Street	2 yd
Jan's Fillin Station	6a Front Street	65 yd
Lou's	Unit 2 St Cuthberts Walk	102 yd
Rose Cafe	23 Front Street	108 yd
Coffee Bank	1 Front Street	139 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cestrian Club	58a Front Street	54 yd
G W Horners	Front Street	65 yd
Sambuca Chester-le-Street	Albert Square, Low Chare	83 yd
Lambton Arms	Front Street	172 yd
The Queens Head	Front Street	172 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lush Desserts	6a Front Street	65 yd
Bridge End Takeaway	8 Bridge End	163 yd
Pizza Figaro	7 Bridge End	163 yd
The Little Fat Buddha	61 Front Street	172 yd
Subway	69 Front Street	172 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk	102 yd
Morrisons	St Cuthberts Walk	102 yd
Tesco	North Burns	256 yd
Aldi	Picktree Lane	316 yd
Heron Foods	119 Front Street	383 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Burns Green (Closed) Cone Terrace	grass pitches	328 yd
Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	355 yd
Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	416 yd
Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	416 yd
Seven Acres Football Pitch (Closed) Park Road Central	grass pitches	472 yd
Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	566 yd
Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	622 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	701 yd
Bullion Lane Primary School BULLION LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	882 yd
Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	928 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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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%

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