DH1 1AS is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00104999 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DH1 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DH1 1AS.
280
43
£ 45,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH1 1AS's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AS. The average age is 43.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 94,000
21 sales · Mean £ 94,430
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1AS is moderate at 56 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 CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.7 km
- Belmont Parish Hall0.3 km
- Lickity Split0.9 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.7 km
- Extra Time Cafe Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Londis Dragonville1.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.4 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.4 km
- Carrville Service Station0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.4 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.4 km
- Battered & Fried0.0 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.2 km
- Lotus Garden0.4 km
- Star Pizza0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.6 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.0 km
- Seaham13.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Vicarage0.2 km
- Grange Court0.3 km
- Vicarage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AS · Data under Open Government Licence