DH2 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Angel Park, 0.5km from Perkinsville in Chester-le-Street. Administratively it sits within North Lodge ward and the North Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH2 1AQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00104570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANGEL PARK, DH2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANGEL PARK, DH2 1AQ.
286
52
£ 41,600 /yr
41%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH2 1AQ combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1AQ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH2 1AQ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pelton Community Primary School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Ouston Primary School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier - Perkinsville Superstore0.6 km
- Premier - Pelton Supply Stores1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Deli Diva Catering0.3 km
- Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium0.6 km
- The Pantry0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shafs Deli0.6 km
- Drum Deli Ltd0.4 km
- Sams Pizza0.8 km
- The Old Chippy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ouston and District Workmans Social Club0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.8 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street2.4 km
- Heworth8.9 km
- Dunston9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mysons0.3 km
- Mysons0.3 km
- Mysons0.3 km
- Mysons0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH21AQ · Data under Open Government Licence