Shields Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH3 4AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	51.3%	2.8%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.5%	48.7%	-2.8%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 4AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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	20.8%	21%	0.2%	37.9%	-16.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	63.7%	1.7%	44.2%	19.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.1%	6.7%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	9.7%	8.2%	-1.5%	6.1%	2.1%

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	47.6%	51.3%	3.7%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	36.1%	32.7%	-3.4%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	13%	11.6%	-1.4%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3%	2.5%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.2%	0.7%

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 4AA this area, 8.6% 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 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.3%	8.6%	-5.7%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7.1%	-7.2%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	12%	-0.2%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.2%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	15.7%	3.2%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	38.4%	48.7%	10.3%	33.8%	14.9%
Other	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
White	98.8%	98.1%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.7%

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	98.5%	97.8%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	97.8%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.6%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	65%	46.2%	18.8%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Shields Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shields Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Chester-le-Street East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shields Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chester-le-Street East and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DH3 4AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Shields Road are based on 8 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 Shields Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 4AA

Average Price
£276,716

Semi-Detached
£252,262

Terraced
£226,806

Detached
£424,444

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shields Road

Average Price
£265,654

Semi-Detached
£218,480

Terraced
£234,381

Detached
£399,226

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shields Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Shields Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2023-07-19	£287,048
19 Shields Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2017-12-01	£301,110
Longridge Shields Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£303,000	2016-03-18	£440,690
17 Shields Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-02-05	£206,127
17 Shields Road, Chester Le Street, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2012-06-29	£177,158

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 4AA

Employment

DH3 4AA 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 4AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	93
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	9
Other	7
Real estate activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	4,454 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	1,085 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT	2out of 4	1,124 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Ropery Lane , DH3 3PH	- not rated	1,414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP	3out of 4	1,659 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA	3out of 4	1,755 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	1,032 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	2,263 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	3,523 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	4,272 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	4,415 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	5,464 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Riverside Chinese Restaurant	3 Bridge End	718 yd
Miss Elephant	14 North Burns	756 yd
Food Cycle Chester Le Street	Cornerstones Centre, Methodist Church, North Burns	779 yd
Jan's Fillin Station	6a Front Street	824 yd
Coffee Bank	1 Front Street	833 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bridge	Picktree Lane	653 yd
Sambuca Chester-le-Street	Albert Square, Low Chare	816 yd
G W Horners	Front Street	824 yd
Market Tavern	South Burns	887 yd
Cestrian Club	58a Front Street	931 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Memories of India	3 Pelaw Bank	697 yd
Bridge End Takeaway	8 Bridge End	751 yd
Pizza Figaro	7 Bridge End	751 yd
Domino's Pizza	15 North Burns	779 yd
Lush Desserts	6a Front Street	824 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Picktree Lane	598 yd
Tesco	North Burns	779 yd
Iceland	Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk	964 yd
Morrisons	St Cuthberts Walk	964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seven Acres Football Pitch (Closed) Park Road Central	grass pitches	521 yd
Northlands PARK LAND PARK LAND NORTHLANDS	grass pitches	711 yd
Burns Green (Closed) Cone Terrace	grass pitches	806 yd
Chester Le Street Leisure Centre CONE TERRACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	940 yd
Park View Community Centre CHURCH CHARE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	1,049 yd
Park View School (Church Chare) CHURCH CHARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,049 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	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%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.26 Mbit/s

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