Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BIRCHGROVE AVENUE, DH1 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHGROVE AVENUE, DH1 1DE.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH1 1DE's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k.

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

DH1 1DE is an active urban area on Birchgrove Avenue, 0.2km from Gilesgate Moor in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £183k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00105008 (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 1DE. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 183,000

1 sales · Mean £ 183,000

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

Crime around DH1 1DE is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting73
Violence and sexual offences72
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham

Good171 pupils0.4 km
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Requires Improvement130 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Good139 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Oops Food Clearance0.7 km
  • Top Gear Karting0.4 km
  • Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Gilesgate Wine Store0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • Old Cinema Launderette0.3 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
  • Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.4 km
  • The Shoes0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Chapter Two0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.4 km
  • Lickity Split0.7 km
  • Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Durham Chinese0.7 km
  • Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.8 km
  • Lebaneat Express0.9 km
  • Mr Choi's0.6 km
  • Oceans Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham2.6 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.4 km
  • Seaham14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Moor Crescent0.1 km
  • Moor Crescent0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.1 km
  • Rennys Lane0.2 km
  • Travellers Rest0.2 km