DH2 1AW is a well-regarded residential area located 1.0km from Newtown in Pelton and Ouston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH2 1AW has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00104576 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH2 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH2 1AW.
368
45
£ 41,100 /yr
58%
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 1AW combines high owner-occupation (94%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1AW. The average age is 44.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ouston Primary School
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Portobello Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Birtley Snooker Club0.8 km
- St Josephs CMS Club & Parish Centre1.0 km
- The Hanlon0.8 km
- Red Lion Inn0.9 km
- Birtley Masonic Hall1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Turkwoise Restaurant0.8 km
- War Room0.8 km
- The Mood Food Co-op Limited0.8 km
- The Quirky Little Coffee Company0.8 km
- Birtley Community Association0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Yummy Yummy Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- China Chef0.8 km
- I Fry0.8 km
- Sapphire Chinse0.8 km
- Casa Rosa0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Birtley Community Fridge0.8 km
- Gateshead Foodbank0.8 km
- Martin Baxter0.8 km
- Herb0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Low Urpeth Farm B and B0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.4 km
- Heworth6.8 km
- Dunston7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brickworks0.0 km
- Brickworks0.1 km
- Station Lane-Brick Works0.2 km
- Station Lane-Brick Works0.2 km
- Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DH21AW · Data under Open Government Licence