DH1 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fallsway, 0.7km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00104992 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALLSWAY, DH1 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALLSWAY, DH1 1AZ.
241
53
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH1 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £129k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AZ. The average age is 53.3. 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
£ 135,000
9 sales · Mean £ 141,666
Terraced
£ 124,000
5 sales · Mean £ 116,400
Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1AZ is moderate at 53 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- Spar0.7 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.7 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.7 km
- Carrville Service Station0.3 km
- Clarks Chemist0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.6 km
- Chapter Two0.9 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.7 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.7 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.7 km
- Battered & Fried0.5 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.7 km
- Lotus Garden0.7 km
- Star Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Seaham12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.1 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Grange Court0.3 km
- Belmont Park and Ride0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AZ · Data under Open Government Licence