DH1 1AL is a mixed residential area on Grange Road, 0.3km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00104999 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE ROAD, DH1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE ROAD, DH1 1AL.
280
43
£ 45,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 43, DH1 1AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AL. The average age is 43.2. 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 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
£ 149,400
19 sales · Mean £ 157,347
Terraced
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1AL 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.
school Local Schools
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.7 km
- Belmont Parish Hall0.4 km
- Lickity Split0.9 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.6 km
- Extra Time Cafe Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Londis Dragonville1.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.4 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.4 km
- Carrville Service Station0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.4 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.1 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.6 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.9 km
- Seaham13.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Grange Court0.3 km
- Vicarage0.3 km
- Vicarage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AL · Data under Open Government Licence