Properties for sale in DH3
Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley
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House Prices in DH3
Properties in DH3 have an average house price of £175,789.00 and had 1443 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,380,000.00.
Property Price Paid in DH3 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £178,809.00 | 162 Properties |
| 2025 | £189,511.00 | 476 Properties |
| 2024 | £171,474.00 | 431 Properties |
| 2023 | £161,989.00 | 374 Properties |
| 2022 | £175,148.00 | 438 Properties |
| 2021 | £182,313.00 | 579 Properties |
| 2020 | £183,646.00 | 521 Properties |
| 2019 | £172,969.00 | 554 Properties |
| 2018 | £164,257.00 | 458 Properties |
| 2017 | £164,670.00 | 392 Properties |
| 2016 | £147,156.00 | 390 Properties |
| 2015 | £153,355.00 | 389 Properties |
| 2014 | £141,744.00 | 353 Properties |
| 2013 | £150,473.00 | 320 Properties |
| 2012 | £141,637.00 | 359 Properties |
| 2011 | £139,260.00 | 253 Properties |
| 2010 | £142,159.00 | 268 Properties |
| 2009 | £137,473.00 | 239 Properties |
| 2008 | £150,820.00 | 309 Properties |
| 2007 | £148,024.00 | 676 Properties |
| 2006 | £147,014.00 | 611 Properties |
| 2005 | £147,642.00 | 470 Properties |
| 2004 | £131,187.00 | 552 Properties |
| 2003 | £103,437.00 | 674 Properties |
| 2002 | £85,202.00 | 561 Properties |
| 2001 | £64,680.00 | 537 Properties |
| 2000 | £61,258.00 | 467 Properties |
| 1999 | £59,130.00 | 445 Properties |
| 1998 | £58,376.00 | 441 Properties |
| 1997 | £58,986.00 | 452 Properties |
| 1996 | £58,766.00 | 482 Properties |
| 1995 | £58,924.00 | 424 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in DH3
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £324,845.00 | 237 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £91,140.00 | 159 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £186,183.00 | 518 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £124,275.00 | 529 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in DH3, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley
There are 150 results. Property prices in DH3 range from £75k to £795k with an average price of £291k.
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Property market in DH3
What's for sale
168 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
168 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 86% | 11% |
| Typical asking price | £280k | £108k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to sell | 7 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.4% | 9.2% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +15.8% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around DH3
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in DH3
10 primary · 2 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding- Red Rose Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Lumley Infant and Nursery School primary · Outstanding
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley primary · Outstanding
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy secondary · Good
- Cestria Primary School primary · Good
- Birtley East Community Primary School primary · Good
Based on 168 homes for sale on Houses now, 835 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about DH3
What is the average house price in DH3?
The average home for sale in DH3 is priced at £287,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £253,000. This is based on the 168 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in DH3?
A typical 2-bedroom home in DH3 costs £120,000 and a 3-bedroom home £230,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £110,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £70,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £390,000.
What price range should I expect in DH3?
Most homes in DH3 are priced between £73,000 and £789,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £120,000, and one in five £410,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in DH3?
There are 150 homes for sale in DH3 on Houses right now, plus 36 already under offer. 50 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in DH3?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in DH3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £210,000, 5% higher than the year before (£200,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 11%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.
How long does it take to sell a home in DH3?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 7 weeks. About 36% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 7 weeks against about 11 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in DH3?
About 9.2% gross for flats and 4.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in DH3 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in DH3?
Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in DH3. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £108,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £385,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near DH3?
Of the areas around DH3, NE37 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £135,000, followed by NE38 (£175,000) and DH2 (£175,000). DH3 itself is £253,000.
Are homes in DH3 freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in DH3 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 16 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in DH3?
There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in DH3. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the DH3 postcode district?
The main areas within DH3 include Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley and Birtley.
What has been the average sold property price in DH3 over the last three years?
Terraced Houses in DH3 have an average sold price of £124,275, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £186,183. Detached Houses have an average of £324,845 and Flats have an average of £91,140. The average sold property price in DH3 over the last three years is approximately £179,931.
Which train stations are available in DH3?
The train station available in DH3 is Chester-Le-Street Station.