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Chester-le-Street
City in Gateshead, United Kingdom
Overview
Chester-le-Street is a historic market town in the North East of England, best known for its iconic Lumley Castle and the picturesque Riverside Park along the River Wear. With easy connections to Durham and Newcastle, the town offers a pleasant mix of heritage, local shops, and welcoming community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Gateshead
Population
36,917
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.86°, -1.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-7.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
863 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
1
Cafes
16
Nightlife
16
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCL
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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