DH1 1AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH1 1AJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH1 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1AJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.7 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.7 km
- Carrville Service Station0.4 km
- Clarks Chemist0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.6 km
- Chapter Two0.8 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.7 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.6 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.8 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.0 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.7 km
- Battered & Fried0.4 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.6 km
- Lotus Garden0.7 km
- Star Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Seaham12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.1 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
- Belmont Park and Ride0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence