Chester-le-Street · DH2
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DH2 (Chester-le-Street) in a nutshell
DH2 covers Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley, in County Durham and Gateshead. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for DH2
Two councils in one district
DH2 is split between County Durham and Gateshead. 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
DH2 stretches across Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH2', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Chester-le-Street has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Chester-le-Street: 29.4% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does DH2 cover?
DH2 (Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley) includes the wards of Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North, Chester-le-Street South, North Lodge, Pelton, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to DH2?
Neighbouring districts include DH3 (Chester-le-Street), NE9 (Low Fell) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in DH2?
About 13,551 households and 30,650 residents at the 2011 Census, across 712 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is DH2 in?
DH2 sits in County Durham, Gateshead (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- DH2 1
- Areas covered
- Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley 2
- Active postcodes
- 712 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 13,551 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 30,650 2
- Electoral wards
- Birtley North & Lamesley, Birtley South, Chester-le-Street North, Chester-le-Street South, North Lodge, Pelton, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
- Local authority
- County Durham, Gateshead 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Chester-le-Street built-up area)
- 1.0% 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.