Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DH2 postcode area, covering Chester Le Street and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£115,872
Median price
£99,950
5-year trend
+32.9%
Total sales
16,893
The DH2 area has 635 individual postcodes with 16,893 registered sales. Prices are +71.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Chester Le Street. The five-year price movement is +32.9%.
DH2 averages £115,872, placing it in the affordable category, +71.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 16,893 recorded sales across 635 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DH2 is +32.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DH2 1XL
£112,210 avg · 177 sales
DH2 2UH
£173,710 avg · 162 sales
DH2 2UL
£141,231 avg · 149 sales
DH2 3HU
£80,978 avg · 148 sales
DH2 3SP
£90,926 avg · 142 sales
DH2 2FE
£148,887 avg · 141 sales
DH2 3ST
£167,498 avg · 128 sales
DH2 1UN
£97,423 avg · 124 sales
DH2 3JA
£70,756 avg · 117 sales
This DH2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DH2 postcode area is £115,872, based on 16,893 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Chester Le Street.
Properties in DH2 average £115,872, which is +71.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£99,950) is 13.7% below the average (£115,872), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in DH2 have moved +32.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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