DH1 1BG is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.6km from Carrville in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00104994 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DH1 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DH1 1BG.
285
45
£ 45,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH1 1BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, DH1 1BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £94k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1BG. The average age is 44.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 94,500
1 sales · Mean £ 94,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1BG has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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- Spar0.5 km
- Bainbridge Enterprises0.6 km
- H Taylor and Sons0.6 km
- Carrville Service Station0.5 km
- Clarks Chemist0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Belmont Parish Hall0.5 km
- Chapter Two0.8 km
- Daisy Rose Coffee House0.6 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.7 km
- County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.8 km
- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd0.2 km
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belmont Tandoori0.6 km
- Battered & Fried0.3 km
- Belmont Pizza House0.5 km
- Lotus Garden0.6 km
- Star Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.9 km
- Seaham12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Court0.1 km
- Grange Court0.1 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11BG · Data under Open Government Licence