| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
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Is Chester-le-Street a nice place to live?
Chester-le-Street is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham.
How safe is Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street has an average crime rate of 179.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near High Chare and Nightclub, as reported by Durham Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street has 17 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley and St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ouston Primary School and Portobello Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Chester-le-Street?
The majority of residents in Chester-le-Street identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).