DH1 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Carrsdale, 0.9km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00104992 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARRSDALE, DH1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRSDALE, DH1 1BD.
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
DH1 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £123k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1BD. 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
£ 123,500
2 sales · Mean £ 123,500
Terraced
£ 117,000
2 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1BD has low crime rates — 36 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- Spar0.8 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.8 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.8 km
- Carrville Service Station0.2 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.7 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Pizza House0.8 km
- Lotus Garden0.8 km
- Star Pizza0.8 km
- Stivano’s Pizza Plus0.4 km
- Belmont Tandoori0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.3 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Seaham12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dene Drive0.0 km
- Dene Drive0.0 km
- Belmont Park and Ride0.2 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- Ramside Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11BD · Data under Open Government Licence