Is DH2 1DA a safe place to live?

DH2 1DA has a moderate crime rate of 66 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in County Durham.

How much do houses cost in DH2 1DA?

The average property price in DH2 1DA is currently around £61k.

What is the population of DH2 1DA?

The population for the DH2 1DA area is approximately 323 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WHELDON TERRACE, DH2 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHELDON TERRACE, DH2 1DA.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH2 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10

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3/10

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4/10

workEmployment

7/10

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5/10

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2/10

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5/10

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3/10

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7/10

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Area Character

DH2 1DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 24.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH2 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheldon Terrace, 0.2km from Pelton in Pelton and Ouston. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00104592 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1DA. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%

Asian / British Asian3.1%

Black / African / Caribbean1.2%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 47,500

5 sales · Mean £ 50,470

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH2 1DA is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences94

Anti-social behaviour40

Criminal damage and arson37

Shoplifting12

Burglary7

school Local Schools

Pelton Community Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km

St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 km

Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

Good262 pupils1.3 km

Ouston Primary School

Good254 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Premier - Perkinsville Superstore0.7 km
Megastore0.2 km
Premier - Pelton Supply Stores0.1 km

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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby

Mia's0.1 km
Pelton Pork Shop0.2 km
Sunflower Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
Shafs Deli0.7 km
Istanbul Pizza0.1 km
+ 3 more

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Ouston and District Workmans Social Club0.7 km
Pelton RAOB Club0.4 km
The Crown Inn0.2 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

The Co-Operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chester-Le-Street2.8 km
Dunston9.2 km
Heworth9.4 km

Bus Stops

Community Centre0.1 km
Ivy Way0.1 km
Ivy Way0.1 km
Community Centre0.2 km
Schools0.2 km