Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH2 1BD.

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

316

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 47, DH2 1BD 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

DH2 1BD is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Bewick Main in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00183223 (shared with 34 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 1BD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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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 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Outstanding94 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cooks Corner Newsagents0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Low Urpeth Farm B and B0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
  • Heworth7.1 km
  • Dunston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossroads0.3 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km