Chester-le-Street · DH3
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Covering Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley, including Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.
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DH3 (Chester-le-Street) in a nutshell
DH3 covers Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley, in County Durham and Gateshead and Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for DH3
Two councils in one district
DH3 is split between County Durham and Gateshead and Sunderland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
DH3 stretches across Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH3', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsTerrace and semi country
Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Chester-le-Street: 29.4% terraced, 37.9% semi-detachedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
- Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.
More detail on the Chester-le-Street page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does DH3 cover?
DH3 (Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley) includes the wards of Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Lumley & West Rainton, North Lodge, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, Washington West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to DH3?
Neighbouring districts include DH2 (Chester-le-Street), NE38 (Washington Town Centre), NE9 (Low Fell) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in DH3?
About 11,465 households and 25,799 residents at the 2011 Census, across 770 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is DH3 in?
DH3 sits in County Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- DH3 1
- Areas covered
- Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley 2
- Active postcodes
- 770 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 11,465 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 25,799 2
- Electoral wards
- Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Lumley & West Rainton, North Lodge, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, Washington West 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- City of Durham, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
- Local authority
- County Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland 4
- Households privately renting (Chester-le-Street built-up area)
- 13.1% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.