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About

Belmont ward is situated on the western edge of the city of Durham, primarily comprising the residential suburbs of Belmont and Gilesgate Moor. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with local services centred along the main thoroughfares. The ward is bordered by open farmland to the west, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes. Its elevated position offers views towards the city centre and the cathedral.

A notable local landmark is Belmont Viaduct, a substantial brick railway structure spanning the valley. The ward is also home to a large retail park, serving as a significant commercial hub for this part of the city. The River Wear forms part of its eastern boundary, with walking paths along its banks connecting to the wider network. Public green spaces are integrated within the housing areas, providing recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Belmont has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Belmont is £40,344 per year. There are 8 schools in Belmont: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Belmont Population
13,624
Population density
1,553.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,996
88.05%
Other White
529
3.88%
Chinese
193
1.42%
Indian
144
1.06%
Other Asian
129
0.95%
Total population: 13,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,374
37.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,445
22.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,010
16.06%
Other social rented
864
13.74%
Social rents from council
458
7.28%
Total households: 6,290

Property prices in Belmont

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Belmont in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belmont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£228,500
Flats14£99,250
Semi-Detached80£195,000
Terraced25£152,500

10 years median price trend in Belmont

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belmont.

All postcodes in Belmont

DH11NA

Bainbridge Street

DH11PF

Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH11PL

Musgrave Gardens

DH11QA

Whitwell Court

DH12ER

Oak Avenue

DH12BF

Aidan Gardens

DH12BN

Devonshire Road

DH12EX

Pine Avenue

DH12FH

Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH12LJ

Sherburn Road

DH12JQ

Mill Lane

DH11EN

Broomside Lane

DH11LP

Wantage Road

DH12BP

Lincolnshire Close

DH12DW

Staffordshire Drive

DH12JA

Renny's Lane

DH12JJ

Mill House Court

DH12LP

Oxfordshire Drive

DH12QW

Broomside Lane

DH12WP

Dragon Lane

DH19RY

Belmont & Carrville

DH11AT

High Street

DH11BQ

High Street

DH11EW

Gilesgate

DH11HD

Monks' Crescent

DH11LL

Broomside Lane

DH11NB

Oakham Drive

DH11NP

St Mary's Road

DH12AL

Ryedale

DH12AZ

Mossdale

DH12DP

Belmont & Carrville

DH12JR

Gilesgate

DH19ND

Belmont & Carrville

DH19PG

Belmont & Carrville

DH19QF

Belmont & Carrville

DH19WQ

Belmont & Carrville

DH12FG

Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH11AP

Grange Road

DH12LE

Sunderland Road

DH11BJ

Broomside Lane

DH12AG

The Links

DH11LR

North Road

DH12AH

Thorndale Road

DH11NW

Poplar Road

DH11PW

Annand Road

DH12LF

Sunderland Road

DH12LG

Sunderland Road

DH12TX

Scardale Way

DH19EH

Belmont & Carrville

DH19LA

Belmont & Carrville

DH11AL

Grange Road

DH11DA

Ashdown Avenue

DH11JD

Gilesgate

DH11LU

Durham Road

DH11NL

Coronation Avenue

DH12AN

Lingdale

DH12BW

Berkshire Close

DH12DU

Damson Way

DH12EB

Bede Avenue

DH12JD

Renny's Lane

DH12RB

Renny's Lane

DH12RE

Damson Way

DH19FY

Belmont & Carrville

DH11DT

Fir Tree Close

DH11EU

Churchill Avenue

DH11SE

Damson Way

DH11PH

Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH12HX

Mill Lane

DH12JB

Renny's Lane

DH12SA

Belmont & Carrville

DH12UF

Patterdale Close

DH12UQ

Coniston Close

DH19DA

Belmont & Carrville

DH19JX

Belmont & Carrville

DH19NU

Belmont & Carrville

DH19NW

Belmont & Carrville

DH11AF

Borrowdale Drive

DH11AG

Borrowdale Drive

DH11DN

Beechcroft Close

DH11HH

Prebends Field

DH11ND

Broome Road

DH11NN

Magdalene Avenue

DH12BE

Buckinghamshire Road

DH12DQ

Herefordshire Drive

DH12DR

Cheveley Court

DH12EZ

Ash Avenue

DH12FX

Cuthbert Close

DH12LZ

Renny's Lane

DH12UG

Ennerdale Close

DH11BL

High Street

DH11DD

Ashdown Avenue

DH11DP

Beechcroft Close

DH11NQ

Briar Road

DH12FT

Cuthbert Avenue

DH12HT

Gilesgate

DH12LQ

Bevan Grove

DH12QQ

Sunderland Road

DH12QR

Broomside Lane

DH12TN

Bede Avenue

DH12XJ

Damson Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.