DENE DRIVE, DH1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

DH1 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dene Drive, 0.8km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH1 1BA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00104992 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.