DH2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DH2 district covers Chester-le-Street, Pelton, Ouston (County Durham). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DH2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DH2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DH2
- Bullion Lane Primary School · DH2 2DP · Good (2024) · Top 6% in England
- Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School · DH2 2JT · Report card 2025: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 36% in England
- Nettlesworth Primary School · DH2 3PF · Remains Good (2023) · Top 33% in England
- Newker Primary School · DH2 3AA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 41% in England
- Ouston Primary School · DH2 1RQ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 39% in England
- Pelton Community Primary School · DH2 1EZ · Not yet inspected · Bottom 24% in England
- Roseberry Primary and Nursery School · DH2 1NP · Good (2024) · Bottom 34% in England
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston · DH2 1QX · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 44% in England
Secondary schools in DH2
- Hermitage Academy · DH2 3AD · Good (2024) · Top 44% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DH2
- Dream Big Nursery School · DH2 3LN
- Eden Garden Nursery · DH2 1QX · Good (Ofsted)
- Chester le Street CE Daycare · DH2 2JT
- Selby Cottage Childcare Centre · DH2 2EY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DH2
- Cestria Health Centre · DH2 3DJ
- Villages Medical Group · DH2 2NJ
- Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group · DH2 1HS
Neighbourhoods in DH2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DH2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street Town & Pelton Fell | 28% | £141k | Very high | 7 min |
| Pelton & Perkinsville | 20% | £139k | High | 12 min |
| Ouston & Beamish | 16% | £180k | Very low | 10 min |
| Chester-le-Street South & East | 14% | £210k | Average | 7 min |
| Sacriston | 12% | £157k | High | 8 min |
| Chester-le-Street North | 10% | £194k | Average | 17 min |
Questions
Where is the DH2 postcode?
DH2 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Chester-le-Street, Pelton, Ouston (County Durham), with 712 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DH2?
The typical home price across DH2's neighbourhoods is £157k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DH2?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DH2 postcode.
How long is the commute from DH2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 35 minutes; York 83 minutes.