ORCHARD STREET, DH2 1ED House Prices & Local Information

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

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00104598 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.