Newcastle Road is in Chester Le Street and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH3 3TS is located in the Chester-le-Street North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH3 3TG, DH3 3TE, DH3 3TJ, DH3 3TU, DH3 3TD, DH3 3TN, DH3 3UP, DH3 3UA, DH3 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 3TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 53.9% | 55.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 3TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 16.7% | 22% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 54.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 16.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 40.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newcastle Road was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Newcastle Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 121st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2016-06-28 | £439,657 |
| 15 Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-07-04 | £264,202 |
| 15 Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 1999-06-04 | £281,273 |
| 13 Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1999-01-29 | £260,589 |
| 1 Newcastle Road, Chester Le Street, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1997-07-01 | £487,275 |
DH3 3TS 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 DH3 3TS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 2out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Elephant | 14 North Burns | 179 yd | |
| Food Cycle Chester Le Street | Cornerstones Centre, Methodist Church, North Burns | 185 yd | |
| Riverside Chinese Restaurant | 3 Bridge End | 209 yd | |
| Coffee Bank | 1 Front Street | 284 yd | |
| Ashley Cottage Tea Room | 8 Ashley Terrace | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Picktree Lane | 190 yd | |
| Market Tavern | South Burns | 292 yd | |
| G W Horners | Front Street | 339 yd | |
| Sambuca Chester-le-Street | Albert Square, Low Chare | 380 yd | |
| Cestrian Club | 58a Front Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories of India | 3 Pelaw Bank | 90 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 North Burns | 185 yd | |
| Bridge End Takeaway | 8 Bridge End | 240 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | 7 Bridge End | 240 yd | |
| Himalaya | 11 South Burns | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Picktree Lane | 135 yd | |
| Tesco | North Burns | 185 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk | 434 yd | |
| Morrisons | St Cuthberts Walk | 434 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 119 Front Street | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Acres Football Pitch (Closed) Park Road Central | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Burns Green (Closed) Cone Terrace | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 764 yd |
| Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Northlands PARK LAND PARK LAND NORTHLANDS | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Peak Body Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Chester Le Street Cricket Club ROPERY LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ROPERY LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.