Area Analysis County Durham, North East

DH2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH2 postcode area.

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Population

30,700

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,683 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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7/10
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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.

home £152,163 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2843
Anti-social behaviour1538
Criminal damage and arson926
Public order497
Other theft399

school Local Schools

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Nettlesworth Primary School

Good115 pupils
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

Good262 pupils
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Bullion Lane Primary School

Good275 pupils
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good246 pupils
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Newker Primary School

Good418 pupils
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Pelton Community Primary School

Good321 pupils
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Ouston Primary School

Good254 pupils
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Hermitage Academy

Inadequate1050 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Premier - Pelton Supply Stores
  • Premier - Perkinsville Superstore
  • Premier - Somal News, Food & Wine
  • Spar Store
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Low Urpeth Farm B and B
  • Travelodge
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Dark Kitchen
  • Garden Farm Hotel
  • Grange Villa Workmens Social Club Ltd
  • Kimblesworth Cricket Club
  • Newfield Inn
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe @ the Elms
  • Deli Diva Catering
  • Grange Villa Community Enterprise
  • Le Raaj
  • The Church Mouse
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-Operative Food
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pizza Uno Pelton
  • Sams Pizza
  • Shafs Deli
  • South Pelaw Chinese Takeaway
  • Sunflower Chinese Takeaway
  • + 15 more