Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BORROWDALE DRIVE, DH1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROWDALE DRIVE, DH1 1AG.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH1 1AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DH1 1AG is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 37.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH1 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Borrowdale Drive, 0.2km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH1 1AG represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00105001 (shared with 8 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 1AG. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,000

3 sales · Mean £ 130,666

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

DH1 1AG has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime14
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils0.4 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils0.4 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Requires Improvement130 pupils1.3 km
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St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham

Good171 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Good110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.6 km
  • Cafe Dafte @ Pulman1.0 km
  • Belmont Parish Hall0.4 km
  • Lickity Split0.8 km
  • County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Londis Dragonville0.9 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Bainbridge Enterprises0.4 km
  • H Taylor and Sons0.4 km
  • Carrville Service Station0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.4 km
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
  • Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Belmont Tandoori0.4 km
  • Battered & Fried0.1 km
  • Belmont Pizza House0.2 km
  • Lotus Garden0.4 km
  • Star Pizza0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham3.5 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.0 km
  • Seaham13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Vicarage0.3 km
  • Vicarage0.3 km
  • Grange Court0.3 km