DH2 1BE is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Bewick Main in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH2 1BE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00183223 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH2 1BE.
316
47
£ 41,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH2 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1BE. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
school Local Schools
Kibblesworth Academy
Ouston Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Low Urpeth Farm B and B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.0 km
- Heworth6.7 km
- Dunston6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DH21BE · Data under Open Government Licence