DH1 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Fellside Gardens, 0.3km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH1, DH1 1AB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 9.8% year-on-year. 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 DH1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00104950 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELLSIDE GARDENS, DH1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELLSIDE GARDENS, DH1 1AB.
340
52
£ 45,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH1 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £181k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AB. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 181,500
2 sales · Mean £ 181,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1AB has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belmont Community School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.4 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman1.0 km
- Belmont Parish Hall0.4 km
- Lickity Split0.8 km
- Cafe 381.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Londis Dragonville0.7 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.3 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.3 km
- B and M0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.7 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.3 km
- Battered & Fried0.3 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.1 km
- Lotus Garden0.3 km
- Star Pizza0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.2 km
- Seaham13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sportsmans Arms0.1 km
- Sportsmans Arms0.2 km
- Buckinghamshire Road - schools end0.2 km
- Buckinghamshire Road - schools end0.2 km
- Vicarage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AB · Data under Open Government Licence