Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HIGH STREET, DH1 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DH1 1AS.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £96,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting52
Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime14
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils0.4 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils0.4 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils0.7 km
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Requires Improvement130 pupils1.5 km
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St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham

Good171 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.4 km
  • Travellers Rest0.5 km
  • Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.1 km
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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
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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