Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FOLLET CLOSE, DH2 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLET CLOSE, DH2 1BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

368

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH2 1BB combines high owner-occupation (94%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DH2 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Follet Close, 1.1km from Newtown in Pelton and Ouston. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH2 1BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00104576 (shared with 13 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 DH2 1BB. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DH2 1BB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Ouston Primary School

Good254 pupils1.0 km
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St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston

Outstanding236 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley

Good89 pupils1.3 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cooks Corner Newsagents0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Low Urpeth Farm B and B0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre0.8 km
  • The Cafe (North East) Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
  • Heworth7.1 km
  • Dunston7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossroads0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Brickworks0.4 km
  • Brickworks0.5 km
  • Atholl0.5 km