Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GRANGE STREET, DH2 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE STREET, DH2 1EA.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH2 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DH2 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DH2 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Street, 0.3km from Pelton in Pelton and Ouston. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.

Day-to-day life in DH2 1EA has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00104598 (shared with 5 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 1EA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 51,250

16 sales · Mean £ 50,887

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

Crime around DH2 1EA is moderate at 74 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 offences94
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson37
Shoplifting12
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Pelton Community Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

Good262 pupils1.2 km
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St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston

Outstanding236 pupils1.3 km
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Ouston Primary School

Good254 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - Perkinsville Superstore0.7 km
  • Megastore0.2 km
  • Premier - Pelton Supply Stores0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Mia's0.1 km
  • Pelton Pork Shop0.2 km
  • Sunflower Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Shafs Deli0.7 km
  • Istanbul Pizza0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ouston and District Workmans Social Club0.8 km
  • Pelton RAOB Club0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • The Plough Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street2.7 km
  • Dunston9.3 km
  • Heworth9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Schools0.2 km
  • Ivy Way0.2 km
  • Ivy Way0.2 km