DH1 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Carrsway, 0.6km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH1 1BB represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00104996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARRSWAY, DH1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRSWAY, DH1 1BB.
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 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1BB. 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
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
Terraced
£ 122,475
2 sales · Mean £ 122,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1BB has low crime rates — 47 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- Spar0.6 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.7 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.7 km
- Carrville Service Station0.4 km
- Clarks Chemist0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.6 km
- Chapter Two0.8 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.7 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.5 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.8 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.7 km
- Battered & Fried0.4 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.6 km
- Lotus Garden0.7 km
- Star Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Seaham12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.2 km
- Grange Court0.2 km
- Belmont Park and Ride0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11BB · Data under Open Government Licence