Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley

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Houses and Flats to rent in DH3, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley

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Rental market in DH3

Average rent £1,206 pcm typical £710 pcm
Most rents £610 – £3,750 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 16 14 more let agreed
New to rent 20 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.6% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

14 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 64.3% 9 · £725
Flats and apartments 21.4% 3 · £650
Detached houses 14.3% 2 · £3.8k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
2 bedrooms 57.1% 8 · £673
3 bedrooms 21.4% 3 · £750
4 bedrooms 7.1% 1 · £1.1k
5+ bedrooms 14.3% 2 · £3.8k

Rent bands

14 homes
Under £620 pcm 14.3% 2
£620 – £700 pcm 35.7% 5
£700 – £750 pcm 7.1% 1
£750 – £1,000 pcm 21.4% 3
£1,000 pcm and over 21.4% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.6% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in DH3 2024 Q4: £678 pcm (56 new listings) £678 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £713 pcm (82 new listings) £713 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £695 pcm (53 new listings) £695 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £700 pcm (56 new listings) £700 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £763 pcm (90 new listings) £763 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £700 pcm (60 new listings) £700 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £750 pcm (83 new listings) £750 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £695 pcm (68 new listings) £695 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around DH3

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. NE37 £638 pcm
  2. DH2 £700 pcm
  3. DH3 £710 pcm
  4. DH4 £750 pcm
  5. NE38 £795 pcm
  6. NE9 £895 pcm

Getting to know DH3

stations in DH3

Schools 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 14 homes to rent on Houses now, 298 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in DH3

What is the average rent in DH3?

The average rent for a home in DH3 is £1,205 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £710 a month. This is based on the 14 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in DH3?

A typical 2-bedroom home in DH3 rents for £675 a month and a 3-bedroom home £750 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £80 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in DH3?

Most rents in DH3 are between £610 and £3,750 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £620 a month, and one in five £1,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in DH3?

There are 16 homes to rent in DH3 on Houses right now, plus 14 already let agreed. 20 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in DH3?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in DH3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £700 a month, about the same as the year before (£700 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8% and 2-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in DH3?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in DH3?

Around 4.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £710 a month with a typical sold price of £185,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in DH3?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in DH3. Flats and apartments come next, followed by detached houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near DH3?

Of the areas around DH3, NE37 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £640 a month, followed by DH2 (£700 a month) and DH4 (£750 a month). DH3 itself is £710 a month.

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 train stations are in or near DH3?

Stations in DH3 include Chester-Le-Street.