Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Good1.06 miles · Ages 0–11
Voluntary controlled school
Inspected 14 Sep 2021
Property History
7, MERLIN DRIVE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4BP
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-05-2017 | £185,000 | £132 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2016 | D | C | 7, Merlin Drive | 1,399 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,039–£2,622 per year
Likely Bands B–D · standard two-adult charge
Based on the recorded sale, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Durham average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
County Durham 007D (E01020611)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
10 / 10
Rank
30,647 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Good · 7 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Good · 7 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Barley Mow Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.66 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
Rickleton Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.72 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
Inspected 17 Jun 2025
Portobello Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.88 miles · Ages 4–11
Community school
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
No current Ofsted rating1.35 miles · Ages 7–11
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Inspected 24 Jun 2025
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Good1.25 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 15 Nov 2022
Hermitage Academy
Good1.89 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 12 Mar 2024
Park View School
No current Ofsted rating1.34 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 8 Apr 2025
Oxclose Community Academy
No current Ofsted rating1.76 miles · Ages 11–16
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Inspected 19 Nov 2024
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
No current Ofsted rating2.09 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in DH3 4BP
RisingCrime is up 22.9% over the past year, driven by increases in vehicle crime and offset by decreases in other crime.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 7 crimes
Overall Change
+22.9%
Increasing trend
Rising Most
Vehicle crime
400% (low volume)
Falling Most
Other crime
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 32.6% |
+16.7%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 23.3% |
+150%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 11.6% |
-16.7%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 11.6% |
+400%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 3 | 7% |
+50%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Other theft | 2 | 4.7% |
0%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Robbery | 2 | 4.7% |
+100%
vs +9.2% nationally
|
| Drugs | 1 | 2.3% |
+100%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Public order | 1 | 2.3% |
-75%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
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