# Chester Le Street Property Market Summary
Chester Le Street, a historic market town in County Durham, presents a notably affordable property market with an overall average price of £128,149 across its substantial housing stock of 16,095 properties. The market has demonstrated considerable volatility in recent years, with average prices fluctuating between £175,024 and £222,779 since 2017. The most significant spike occurred in 2020, when average prices reached £222,779, likely reflecting pandemic-driven demand for space outside major urban centres. Following this peak, the market has shown resilience with prices stabilising in the £180,000-£200,000 range through to 2025.
The area maintains steady transaction volumes, typically recording between 700-1,000 sales annually, suggesting a healthy level of market activity. The particularly high volume in 2024 (1,052 sales) indicates strong buyer interest, though this came alongside a slight price correction to £180,585. Chester Le Street's appeal lies in its combination of affordability relative to nearby Newcastle upon Tyne, good transport links including its mainline railway station, and a mix of period properties and modern developments. The town offers value-conscious buyers an accessible entry point into the North East property market whilst maintaining proximity to employment centres and amenities.
The average house price in Chester Le Street, Durham is £128,149. Prices range from £450 to £8,250,000.
There are 16,095 properties in Chester Le Street with 21,256 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Chester Le Street is £100,000, compared to an average of £128,149.
Chester Le Street has 5,433 terraced properties, 5,395 semi-detached properties, 4,054 detached properties, 954 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Chester Le Street have risen by 86.1% from £58,043 in 1995 to £108,000 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Chester Le Street by number of properties include Highfield Rise, Sandringham Way, Brackenbeds Close, Thorntons Close, Wanstead Crescent.
Chester Le Street is located in Durham, in the Chester-Le-Street district.