DH2 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Street, 0.3km from Pelton in Pelton and Ouston. Administratively it sits within Pelton ward and the North Durham constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH2 1EA has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH2 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00104598 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE STREET, DH2 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE STREET, DH2 1EA.
215
41
£ 34,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH2 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH2 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH2 1EA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 51,250
16 sales · Mean £ 50,887
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH2 1EA is moderate at 74 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
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
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's0.1 km
- Pelton Pork Shop0.2 km
- Sunflower Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Shafs Deli0.7 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ouston and District Workmans Social Club0.8 km
- Pelton RAOB Club0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- The Plough Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street2.7 km
- Dunston9.3 km
- Heworth9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Schools0.2 km
- Ivy Way0.2 km
- Ivy Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH21EA · Data under Open Government Licence