DH2 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middlefield, 0.4km from Pelton in Pelton and Ouston. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH2 1DP has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 95.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00104592 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLEFIELD, DH2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEFIELD, DH2 1DP.
323
40
£ 34,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH2 1DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH2 1DP 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 up 95.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1DP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Semi-Detached
£ 87,000
1 sales · Mean £ 87,000
Terraced
£ 102,000
2 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH2 1DP is moderate at 69 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
Pelton Community Primary School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Ouston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier - Perkinsville Superstore0.7 km
- Megastore0.2 km
- Premier - Pelton Supply Stores0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Mia's0.2 km
- Pelton Pork Shop0.2 km
- Sunflower Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Shafs Deli0.7 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ouston and District Workmans Social Club0.8 km
- Pelton RAOB Club0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.0 km
- Dunston9.0 km
- Heworth9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Ivy Way0.2 km
- Ivy Way0.2 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Kingsway - bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH21DP · Data under Open Government Licence