Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 3ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH3 3ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.4%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.7%	48.6%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 DH3 3ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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	24.9%	23%	-1.9%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	60.5%	-0.6%	44.2%	16.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.8%	7.2%	2.4%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	7.8%	6.5%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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	48.6%	48.8%	0.2%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	33.6%	35.1%	1.5%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	15.3%	13.7%	-1.6%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 3ND this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.7%	8.9%	-4.8%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.9%	-1.3%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14.4%	-3.7%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.8%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	14%	6.8%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	46.1%	48.6%	2.5%	33.8%	14.8%
Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.8%	-2.5%

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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.7%	100%	0.3%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

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	97.8%	98.6%	0.8%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.6%	0.8%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.4%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Crichton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crichton Avenue was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Crichton Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

🔎 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 3ND, 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 Crichton Avenue are based on 31 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 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 3ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 3ND

Average Price
£337,749

Semi-Detached
£299,140

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£517,922

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crichton Avenue

Average Price
£332,926

Semi-Detached
£298,159

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£567,605

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crichton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£467,000	2025-03-18	£472,727
41 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£408,380	2024-11-15	£427,504
23 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-09-28	£245,264
7 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-10-16	£376,923
2 Crichton Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-06-04	£312,435

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 3ND

Employment

DH3 3ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	96
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA	4out of 4	205 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	- not rated	497 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ	3out of 4	882 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA	3out of 4	1,039 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP	3out of 4	1,263 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	3out of 4	884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	1,733 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	5,427 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
Park View Academy Cafe	Park View Academy of Sport, Riverside Sports Complex, Riverside	335 yd
Bannatynes Health Club	Emirate Durham International Cricket Ground, Riverside	557 yd
Hollathans	6-9 Ashfield Terrace	627 yd
My Spice	184 Front Street	687 yd
Fabio's	191 Front Street	726 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sticky Wicket	Riverside	335 yd
The Rum Pot	1-2 Red Rose Terrace	498 yd
Chester-le-Street Cricket Club	Ropery Lane	647 yd
Bar Bianco	First Floor, 191 Front Street	700 yd
Chesters	187 Front Street	726 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunrise Takeaway	2 Clifford Street	532 yd
Golden Chippy	1 Ashfield Terrace	627 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	183 Front Street	726 yd
Baxters	188 Front Street	737 yd
Dona Papa Pizza	192 Front Street	737 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	119 Front Street		898 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Red Rose Primary School YORK TERRACE	grass pitches	317 yd
Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND RIVERSIDE	grass pitches	337 yd
Riverside Sports Pavilion RIVERSIDE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts	359 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Chester Le Street) RIVERSIDE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	386 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	534 yd
Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	645 yd
Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	724 yd
Chester-Le-Street Golf Club	golf	830 yd
Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	879 yd
Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	879 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
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	2.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	26.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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