Map of the DH3 Postcode District
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Where is the DH3 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to DH3
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2.91 | NNE |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 3.57 | ESE |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 4.95 | ESE |
| Stanley | 5.53 | W |
| Durham | 5.69 | S |
| Gateshead | 7.25 | NNW |
| Annfield Plain | 7.50 | W |
| Sunderland | 7.54 | ENE |
| Whickham | 7.66 | NW |
| Hebburn | 8.04 | NNE |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 8.52 | NNW |
| Jarrow | 8.88 | NNE |
| Seaham | 9.04 | E |
| Wallsend | 9.21 | N |
| Blaydon | 9.63 | NW |
| Whitburn | 9.96 | NE |
| South Shields | 10.87 | NNE |
| Consett | 11.02 | W |
| Peterlee | 11.15 | SE |
The post town for this district is CHESTER LE STREET.
Postcode Information for District DH3 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 776)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER LE STREET | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 3 | 216 |
| Birtley | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 1 | 197 |
| Birtley | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 2 | 168 |
| Great Lumley | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 91 |
| CHESTER LE STREET | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 46 |
| CHESTER LE STREET | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 2 | 20 |
| Lambton Park | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 19 |
| Castle Dene | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 5 |
| Pelaw Grange | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 2 | 4 |
| Plawsworth | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 4 |
| Lumley Park | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 4 |
| Chester Moor | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 1 |
| Lumley Links | CHESTER LE STREET | DH3 4 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in DH3
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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FRONT STREET
CHESTER-LE-STREET
129
DH3 3BJ
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DURHAM ROAD
CHESTER-LE-STREET
BIRTLEY
90
DH3 2PG
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ST CUTHBERTS WALK
CHESTER-LE-STREET
19
DH3 3YQ
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NORTH BURNS
CHESTER-LE-STREET
14
DH3 3TF
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SOUTH BURNS
CHESTER-LE-STREET
10
DH3 3EZ
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FRONT STREET
CHESTER-LE-STREET
GREAT LUMLEY
9
DH3 4JB
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BRIDGE END
CHESTER-LE-STREET
6
DH3 3RE
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LOMBARD PLACE
CHESTER-LE-STREET
GREAT LUMLEY
6
DH3 4QP
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MIDDLE CHARE
CHESTER-LE-STREET
6
DH3 3QD
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 129 | DH3 3BJ | View on Google Maps | |
| DURHAM ROAD | CHESTER-LE-STREET | BIRTLEY | 90 | DH3 2PG | View on Google Maps |
| ST CUTHBERTS WALK | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 19 | DH3 3YQ | View on Google Maps | |
| NORTH BURNS | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 14 | DH3 3TF | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTH BURNS | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 10 | DH3 3EZ | View on Google Maps | |
| FRONT STREET | CHESTER-LE-STREET | GREAT LUMLEY | 9 | DH3 4JB | View on Google Maps |
| BRIDGE END | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 6 | DH3 3RE | View on Google Maps | |
| LOMBARD PLACE | CHESTER-LE-STREET | GREAT LUMLEY | 6 | DH3 4QP | View on Google Maps |
| MIDDLE CHARE | CHESTER-LE-STREET | 6 | DH3 3QD | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the DH3 postcode district is Birtley, located in the county of Tyne & Wear. The other significant settlements in this district include Chester-le-Street, Pelaw Grange, Castle Dene, Chester Moor, Great Lumley, Lambton Park, Lumley Links, and Plawsworth. The postal town with the highest postcode count in this district is Chester-le-Street.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham (420 postal codes), and finally, the Gateshead District (B) area (352 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the DH3 postal code is Birtley followed by CHESTER LE STREET, and Great Lumley.
The DH3 Postcode shares a border with DH1 (DURHAM, Pity Me, High Shincliffe), DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING, West Rainton, Penshaw), NE9 (GATESHEAD, Low Fell, Springwell), NE38 (WASHINGTON) and DH2 (CHESTER LE STREET, Pelton, Ouston).
Dentists in the DH3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Le Street Community | FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3AT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Ridgway Dental Limited | 17 SOUTH BURNS , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3EZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 6 WEARDALE TERRACE , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3PQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Cestria Dental Practice | 8 HIGH CHARE , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 3PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 4 NEALE TERRACE , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 1LR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Deneholme Dental Practice | DURHAM ROAD NORTH , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 1LE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Ashfield Dental Care | 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 3PD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the DH3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge End Surgery | , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3SL | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Middle Chare Medical Group | , MIDDLE CHARE , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3QD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Great Lumley Surgery | , FRONT STREET , GREAT LUMLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 4LE | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Birtley Medical Group | , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 2QT | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Birtley Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 2QT | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the DH3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cohens Chemist | 15 MIDDLE CHARE , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 3QD | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Superdrug Pharmacy | 48-50 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3BD | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | J Dinning (lumley) Limited | 13 LOMBARD PLACE , GREAT LUMLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 4QP | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Well | 31 HARRATON TERRACE , DURHAM ROAD , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , TYNE AND WEAR , DH3 2QG | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Boots | 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3YQ | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Cohens Chemist | 5 BRIDGE END , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 3RE | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Birtley Pharmacy, Harras Bank | 9 HARRAS BANK , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 2PE | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | Durham Road Pharmacy, Birtley | 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS , DURHAM ROAD , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 1LG | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the DH3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET) | 41 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3BH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS | 170 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3AZ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET) | 66 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3BD | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | DAWSON OPTICIANS | 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS , DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 2PS | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY) | 56 DURHAM ROAD , BIRTLEY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 2QJ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET) | 148 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH3 3AY | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET | 52 FRONT STREET , CHESTER LE STREET , DH3 3BD | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Mount Pleasant Road , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 1AY
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Ramanandi (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Phase: Primary
Address: Mitchell Street , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 1LU
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy flaherty Flaherty (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Birtley East Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Highfield , Birtley
Postcode: DH3 1QQ
Headteacher: Miss Anna Diggle (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Barley Mow Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pembroke Avenue , Barley Mow , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 2DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Birtley Lane , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 2LP
Headteacher: Dr Andrew Fowler (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Portobello Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Tamerton Drive , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 2LY
Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Humphrey (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Phase: Primary
Address: School Street , Birtley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 2PN
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Nutton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Red Rose Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: York Terrace , Red Rose Primary School , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 3NA
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Brinton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ropery Lane , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 3PH
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Swales (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Phase: Primary
Address: Ropery Lane , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 3PH
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Garrity (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Cestria Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Chare , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 3PZ
Headteacher: Lorraine Gowland (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Park View School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Church Chare , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 3QA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Finley (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Lumley Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Cocken Lane , Great Lumley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 4JJ
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Wilson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Great Lumley , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH3 4JL
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Wilson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
Chester-le-Street
CRS Code: CLS
Operator: NT
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.77
Average Driving Distance: 2.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 765
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.95
Average Driving Distance: 2.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 765
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.93
Average Driving Distance: 3.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 763
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.80
Average Driving Distance: 4.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 427
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.74
Average Driving Distance: 6.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 338
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.69
Average Driving Distance: 8.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Weather Forecast for Chester-Le-Street
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 50.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 69.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 95.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 63.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | S 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | S 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 35.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH3 1 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH3 2 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH3 3 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH3 4 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| D | H | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the DH3 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £575 | £575 | £575 |
| 2 | £595 | £875 | £680 |
| 3 | £625 | £1,000 | £799 |
| 4 | £470 | £470 | £470 |
| 5 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £1,200 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150,000 | £225,000 | £187,500 | |
| 1 | £47,500 | £110,000 | £90,919 |
| 2 | £50,000 | £270,000 | £127,559 |
| 3 | £73,750 | £550,000 | £214,520 |
| 4 | £100,000 | £664,950 | £347,946 |
| 5 | £200,000 | £710,000 | £550,586 |
| 6 | £475,000 | £635,000 | £555,000 |
| 8 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chester Le Street | J W Wood | 3 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BQ | 0191 625 0107 |
 | Vanbrugh Gate | Avant Homes North East | Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 | 0191 625 0793 |
 | Lambton Park | Miller Homes North East | Lambton Park Bowes Gate Drive Lambton Park DH3 4DS | 0191 625 0249 |
 | Chester Le Street | Robinsons | 45 Front Street Chester Le Street DH3 3BH | 0191 387 3000 |
 | Low Fell | Sarah Mains Residential Sales and Lettings | Sanderson Mews 4 Beaconsfield Road Gateshead NE9 5EU | 0191 625 0271 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £289,178 | 102 | £259,828 | 98 | £254,512 | 67 | £235,864 | 99 |
| Semi-Detached | £165,866 | 169 | £156,895 | 154 | £159,372 | 137 | £151,535 | 126 |
| Terraced | £94,663 | 156 | £113,953 | 114 | £102,714 | 156 | £108,000 | 143 |
| Flats | £90,521 | 29 | £79,091 | 27 | £82,715 | 30 | £84,153 | 21 |