Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THE WILLOWS, DH1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, DH1 1BP.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH1 1BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, DH1 1BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH1 1BP is a safe, established residential area on The Willows, 0.7km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH1 1BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00104994 (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 1BP. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

DH1 1BP has low crime rates — 40 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 offences36
Other theft19
Burglary17
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils0.7 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Bainbridge Enterprises0.6 km
  • H Taylor and Sons0.6 km
  • Carrville Service Station0.4 km
  • Clarks Chemist0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Belmont Parish Hall0.5 km
  • Chapter Two0.9 km
  • Daisy Rose Coffee House0.6 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.7 km
  • Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.2 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Belmont Tandoori0.6 km
  • Battered & Fried0.4 km
  • Belmont Pizza House0.6 km
  • Lotus Garden0.6 km
  • Star Pizza0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street7.9 km
  • Seaham12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Court0.1 km
  • Grange Court0.2 km
  • Dene Drive0.3 km
  • Dene Drive0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km