DH1 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Grange Road, 0.4km 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE ROAD, DH1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE ROAD, DH1 1AQ.
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 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AQ. 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
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
£ 157,500
8 sales · Mean £ 162,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1AQ has low crime rates — 41 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
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.9 km
- Belmont Parish Hall0.5 km
- Lickity Split1.0 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.8 km
- Extra Time Cafe Bar1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.6 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.6 km
- Carrville Service Station0.6 km
- Clarks Chemist0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club1.0 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.2 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 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
- Durham3.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.8 km
- Seaham13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AQ · Data under Open Government Licence