DH1 1AY is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.7km 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 1AY offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DH1 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DH1 1AY.
234
46
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH1 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1AY. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1AY has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.7 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.7 km
- Carrville Service Station0.3 km
- Clarks Chemist0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.6 km
- Chapter Two0.9 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.7 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.7 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.7 km
- Battered & Fried0.5 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.7 km
- Lotus Garden0.7 km
- Star Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.0 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Seaham12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.1 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- Belmont Park and Ride0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11AY · Data under Open Government Licence