Abington, Ouston, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH2 1QZ, DH2 1RD.
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At a glance
24 property sales on Abington, Ouston, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £180,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £157,389. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% semi-detached, 33% flat, 4% detached. Recorded sale prices on Abington range from £32,000 to £320,000. 47% of homes sold here were freehold and 53% leasehold.
House prices on Abington compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abington has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 47% freehold and 53% leasehold across 30 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 14 | £157,389 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Flat | 8 | £40,162 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £320,000 | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £41,000 | 9 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on Abington
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Abington DH2 1RD | 4 Aug 2026 | £180,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Abington DH2 1QZ | 23 Jul 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Abington DH2 1RD | 7 Oct 2024 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2B, Abington DH2 1QZ | 21 Aug 2024 | £38,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2F, Abington DH2 1QZ | 16 Aug 2024 | £45,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Abington DH2 1RD | 16 Aug 2024 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Abington DH2 1RD | 5 Jul 2024 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4A, Abington DH2 1QZ | 18 Dec 2023 | £32,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3A, Abington DH2 1QZ | 3 Nov 2023 | £32,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Abington DH2 1RD | 23 Jun 2023 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Abington DH2 1RD | 1 Jul 2022 | £162,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2B, Abington DH2 1QZ | 5 May 2022 | £36,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Abington DH2 1QZ | 22 Feb 2022 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 43, Abington DH2 1RD | 18 Jan 2022 | £163,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2F, Abington DH2 1QZ | 17 Dec 2021 | £44,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Abington DH2 1RD | 5 Aug 2021 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4F, Abington DH2 1QZ | 31 Jul 2020 | £42,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Abington DH2 1RD | 21 Mar 2019 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4D, Abington DH2 1QZ | 9 Nov 2018 | £41,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Abington DH2 1QZ | 18 Oct 2018 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2B, Abington DH2 1QZ | 13 Aug 2018 | £39,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4B, Abington DH2 1QZ | 29 Mar 2018 | £31,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Abington DH2 1RD | 2 Jun 2017 | £159,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4E, Abington DH2 1QZ | 28 Nov 2016 | £53,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 25, Abington DH2 1RD | 18 Nov 2016 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2D, Abington DH2 1QZ | 11 Nov 2016 | £42,300 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2B, Abington DH2 1QZ | 26 Sep 2016 | £39,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Abington DH2 1RD | 7 Sep 2016 | £5,650 | Other | Freehold |
| 4F, Abington DH2 1QZ | 22 Jun 2016 | £47,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Abington DH2 1RD | 5 Feb 2016 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Abington | £144,000 (Nov 2016) → £180,500 (Aug 2026) | +25% over 10 yrs |
| 11, Abington | £167,000 (Aug 2021) → £170,000 (Oct 2024) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 2B, Abington | £39,995 (Sep 2016) → £39,995 (Aug 2018) → £36,000 (May 2022) → £38,000 (Aug 2024) | -5% over 8 yrs |
| 2F, Abington | £44,500 (Dec 2021) → £45,000 (Aug 2024) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 43, Abington | £159,950 (Jun 2017) → £163,000 (Jan 2022) | +2% over 5 yrs |
| 4F, Abington | £47,000 (Jun 2016) → £42,500 (Jul 2020) | -10% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abington
Crime
71 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abington in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abington is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abington
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Ouston Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Pelton Community Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 68 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chester-le-Street station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Dunston station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
- Heworth station 5.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Red Lion (N-bound, Ouston Lane) 2 min walk
- Red Lion (SW-bound, Ouston Lane) 3 min walk
- Penhill Close (E-bound, Perimeter Road) 4 min walk
- Cooks Corner (S-bound, Ouston Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group
Unit 1, The Lavender Centre, Pelton Lane, Chester Le Street · 0.7 mi - Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 1.1 mi - Villages Medical Group
21 Gardiner Crescent, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street · 1.8 mi - Bridge End Surgery
Bridge End, Chester Le Street · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pelton · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Chester · 1.9 mi
- Aldi Aldi Drum Industrial Estate Chester-le-Street · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Centrechem · 0.7 mi
- Vigo Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Wheldon Terrace Dental Practice P'ship · 0.8 mi
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 685 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,405 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abington
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.5% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 32.2% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 4.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 43% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.7% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.7% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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