Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CARRSDALE, DH1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRSDALE, DH1 1BD.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft17
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils1.0 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Belmont Parish Hall0.7 km
  • Daisy Rose Coffee House0.8 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.5 km
local_bar

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