Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CARRSWAY, DH1 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRSWAY, DH1 1BB.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DH1 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £122,475 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH1 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Carrsway, 0.6km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH1 1BB represents 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1BB. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 122,475

2 sales · Mean £ 122,475

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH1 1BB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils0.8 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Belmont Parish Hall0.6 km
  • Chapter Two0.8 km
  • Daisy Rose Coffee House0.7 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.5 km
  • County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.8 km
  • Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
  • Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

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 Court0.2 km
  • Grange Court0.2 km
  • Belmont Park and Ride0.3 km
  • Dene Drive0.3 km
  • Dene Drive0.3 km