Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SWINSIDE DRIVE, DH1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWINSIDE DRIVE, DH1 1AE.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DH1 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £179k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £179k. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £179,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH1 1AE is a well-regarded residential area on Swinside Drive, 0.2km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH1 1AE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00104950 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AE. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 167,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH1 1AE is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting61
Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils0.7 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Requires Improvement130 pupils1.2 km
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St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham

Good171 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Good110 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.4 km
  • Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.9 km
  • Belmont Parish Hall0.5 km
  • Lickity Split0.7 km
  • Cafe 381.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Dragonville0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Bainbridge Enterprises0.5 km
  • H Taylor and Sons0.5 km
  • B and M0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.7 km
  • Travellers Rest0.8 km
  • Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Belmont Tandoori0.5 km
  • Battered & Fried0.3 km
  • Belmont Pizza House0.2 km
  • Lotus Garden0.5 km
  • Star Pizza0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham3.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.1 km
  • Seaham13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sportsmans Arms0.2 km
  • Sportsmans Arms0.2 km
  • Buckinghamshire Road - schools end0.3 km
  • Buckinghamshire Road - schools end0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km