Mains Park Road is in Chester Le Street and in County Durham district. DH3 3QP is located in the Chester-le-Street East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH3 3AZ, DH3 3AX, DH3 3PE, DH3 3PT, DH3 3PU, DH3 3AU, DH3 3PS, DH3 3PG, DH3 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 3QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 50.3% | 55.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 44.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 40.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 38.3% | 40.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 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 | 21.7% | 13.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 45.1% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mains Park Road was 276.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mains Park Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 147th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Springfield Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-05 | £228,943 |
| 6 Springfield Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-10 | £294,518 |
| 6 Springfield Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-31 | £280,778 |
| 5 Springfield Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-04-21 | £306,038 |
| 4 Springfield Mains Park Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Terraced, a newly built property | £249,000 | 2018-12-03 | £350,217 |
DH3 3QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH | - not rated | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose Primary School York Terrace , DH3 3NA | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmys | 174 Front Street | 82 yd | |
| My Spice | 184 Front Street | 104 yd | |
| Fabio's | 191 Front Street | 113 yd | |
| Refuse CIC | 143c Front Street | 125 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe | Mains House, 143 Front Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Crown | Front Street | 73 yd | |
| Chester-le-Street Cricket Club | Ropery Lane | 81 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 158 Front Street | 108 yd | |
| Chesters | 187 Front Street | 113 yd | |
| The Wicket Gate | 193 Front Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters | 188 Front Street | 73 yd | |
| Dona Papa Pizza | 192 Front Street | 73 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 183 Front Street | 113 yd | |
| Desserts Delivered Durham | 2 West Lane | 155 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 1 Ashfield Terrace | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 119 Front Street | 189 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk | 539 yd | |
| Morrisons | St Cuthberts Walk | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 The Avenue | 720 yd | |
| Tesco | North Burns | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 82 yd |
| Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE | grass pitches | 83 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 326 yd |
| Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Burns Green (Closed) Cone Terrace | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Red Rose Primary School YORK TERRACE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Newker Primary School WALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chester Le Street) RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.