Castle Close, Chester Le Street, DH3 3NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH3 3NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.4%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.3%	49.6%	0.3%	49.0%	0.6%

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 3NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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	20.1%	19.3%	-0.8%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	66.2%	-0.7%	44.2%	22.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.7%	5.3%	-1.4%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	5.9%	7.5%	1.6%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	62.3%	57.3%	-5.0%	48.4%	8.9%
Good health	21.6%	31.6%	10.0%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	11.6%	7.9%	-3.7%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 3NS this area, 9.3% 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 45.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.1%	9.3%	2.2%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	9.7%	-0.3%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	11.1%	-5.2%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	7.5%	1.6%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	14.6%	-0.5%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	43.1%	45.1%	2.0%	33.8%	11.3%
Other	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.9%	98%	0.1%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	98.3%	97.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	97.9%	97.2%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	76.7%	19.7%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	2.8%	13.5%	-10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.6%	37.2%	-16.6%
Christian	72.6%	46.2%	26.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Castle Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Close was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castle Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 592nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.4%.

🔎 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 3NS, 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 Castle Close are based on 2 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 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, DH3 3NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 3NS

Average Price
£256,763

Semi-Detached
£175,772

Terraced
£209,600

Detached
£282,393

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Close

Average Price
£283,373

Semi-Detached
£182,984

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£383,762

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2018-05-04	£282,920
8 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-02-27	£270,894
3 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£147,000	2016-05-27	£216,600
11 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£222,000	2015-11-04	£323,315
14 Castle Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2015-07-21	£335,902

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 3NS

Employment

DH3 3NS 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 3NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	- not rated	245 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA	4out of 4	395 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ	3out of 4	638 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP	3out of 4	1,210 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	612 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	1,764 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	5,134 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	315 yd
Bannatynes Health Club	Emirate Durham International Cricket Ground, Riverside	401 yd
Kings Cafe	The Riverside Park Centre, Riverside	509 yd
Hollathans	6-9 Ashfield Terrace	525 yd
My Spice	184 Front Street	558 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sticky Wicket	Riverside	315 yd
The Rum Pot	1-2 Red Rose Terrace	480 yd
Chester-le-Street Cricket Club	Ropery Lane	500 yd
Bar Bianco	First Floor, 191 Front Street	581 yd
High Crown	Front Street	588 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Chippy	1 Ashfield Terrace	525 yd
Baxters	188 Front Street	588 yd
Dona Papa Pizza	192 Front Street	588 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	183 Front Street	596 yd
Sunrise Takeaway	2 Clifford Street	636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	119 Front Street	720 yd
Iceland	Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk	1,034 yd
Morrisons	St Cuthberts Walk	1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bannatyne Health Club (Chester Le Street) RIVERSIDE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	252 yd
Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND RIVERSIDE	grass pitches	314 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	329 yd
Riverside Sports Pavilion RIVERSIDE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts	398 yd
Red Rose Primary School YORK TERRACE	grass pitches	468 yd
Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE	grass pitches	499 yd
Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	581 yd
Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	615 yd
Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	615 yd
Chester-Le-Street Golf Club	golf	636 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	53.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.72 Mbit/s

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