Area Information for Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX

Summary Back to Top

Matfen Court in Chester Le Street is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Chester-le-Street West Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Durham. This page combines information for the address Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DH2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority County Durham
Ward Chester-le-Street West Central
Constituency North Durham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX:

Brinkburn, Chester Le Street, DH2 2UB
Gibside, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TT
Auckland, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TU
Belsay Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TF
Gibside, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TS
Auckland, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DH2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 11
Semi-Detached 36
Terraced 31
Flat (Purpose-Built) 67
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 145
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Matfen Court, Chester Le Street contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 74% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 14
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 55
Rented: Other Social 51
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 144

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 97
Two People 34
Three People 10
Four People 3
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Matfen Court, Chester Le Street consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 96
Family Household 46
Other Household 2
Total 144

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 38
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 14
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 143

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North Durham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 105
Female 107
Total 212

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 5
10-14 1
15-19 6
20-24 9
25-29 18
30-34 16
35-39 17
40-44 10
45-49 10
50-54 5
55-59 21
60-64 12
65-69 16
70-74 15
75-79 6
80-84 13
85+ 24
Total 211

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of DH2 2TX the number widowed residents is high - 17% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 86
Married 50
Separated 10
Divorced 16
Widowed 35
Total 197

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Chester-le-Street West Central ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (55%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 60
Good 57
Fair 48
Bad 33
Very Bad 14
Total 212

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Matfen Court and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 61
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 21
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 69
Other 8
Total 198

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Matfen Court, Chester Le Street) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 208
Other Asian 1
Other 2
Total 211

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 205
European Union 3
Middle East and Asia 4
Total 212

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 205
10+ Years 6
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 212

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DH2 2TX.

Passport(s) Held
None 64
United Kingdom 145
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 62
Christian 135
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 12
Total 212

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Chester-le-Street West Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 38% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 54
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 1
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 75
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 34
Other 6
Total 197

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 75

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 19
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 27
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 5
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 42
Full-time Student 4
Total 195

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX is within the Chester-le-Street (Town South) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Matfen Court
Neighbourhood Team Address Chester-le-Street (Town South)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to DH2 2TX. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DH2 2TX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chester-le-Street 0.7 miles
Durham 5.2 miles
Dunston 6.9 miles
Heworth 6.9 miles
MetroCentre 7.7 miles
Newcastle 7.9 miles
Manors 8.2 miles
Blaydon 9 miles
Sunderland 9.2 miles
Seaham 11 miles
Wylam 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is Bullion Lane Primary School, approximately 800 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bullion Lane Primary School 800 yards
    
Newker Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Cestria Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 1 mile
    
Red Rose Primary School 1 mile
    
Pelton Community Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles
    
Edmondsley Primary Academy 1.9 miles  
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is Hermitage Academy, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hermitage Academy 450 yards
    
Park View School 1 mile
    
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 2.8 miles
    
Oxclose Community Academy 3.5 miles
    
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 3.7 miles
    
Framwellgate School Durham 4 miles
    
North Durham Academy 4 miles
    
Biddick Academy 4 miles
    
Tanfield School 4.7 miles
    
Washington Academy 4.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is Cestria Health Centre, approximately 380 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is MR NK DIDDEE, approximately 140 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is Chester Le Street Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Matfen Court, Chester Le Street, DH2 2TX. The nearest is Vision Express, approximately 0.9 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DH2 2TX

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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