DH2 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 702 active and 160 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DH2 (11%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DH2 are around £152k, down 13.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH2 at 240 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DH2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH2 postcode area.
30,700
45
£ 37,683 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DH2 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £152k. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Nettlesworth Primary School
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Bullion Lane Primary School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Newker Primary School
Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Primary School
Hermitage Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Premier - Pelton Supply Stores
- Premier - Perkinsville Superstore
- Premier - Somal News, Food & Wine
- Spar Store
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Low Urpeth Farm B and B
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Dark Kitchen
- Garden Farm Hotel
- Grange Villa Workmens Social Club Ltd
- Kimblesworth Cricket Club
- Newfield Inn
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe @ the Elms
- Deli Diva Catering
- Grange Villa Community Enterprise
- Le Raaj
- The Church Mouse
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's
- The Co-Operative Food
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Uno Pelton
- Sams Pizza
- Shafs Deli
- South Pelaw Chinese Takeaway
- Sunflower Chinese Takeaway
- + 15 more
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Area Profile: DH2 · Data under Open Government Licence