DH1 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Kirkstone Drive, 0.5km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTONE DRIVE, DH1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTONE DRIVE, DH1 1AH.
234
46
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH1 1AH — age 46, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AH. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
9 sales · Mean £ 168,500
Terraced
£ 180,750
4 sales · Mean £ 196,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1AH has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.9 km
- Belmont Parish Hall0.5 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.8 km
- Chapter Two0.7 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.6 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.6 km
- Carrville Service Station0.5 km
- Clarks Chemist0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.9 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.6 km
- Battered & Fried0.3 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.4 km
- Lotus Garden0.6 km
- Star Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.8 km
- Seaham13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.1 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AH · Data under Open Government Licence