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Pelton & Perkinsville

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About

The Pelton & Perkinsville area is located in County Durham, England, situated between Chester-le-Street and Beamish. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles ranging from traditional terraces to modern developments. Pelton is the larger of the two, featuring local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities, while Perkinsville is a smaller, quieter settlement with a more rural feel.

The surrounding landscape includes open fields and green spaces, with the Pelton Fell area offering woodland walks and countryside views. The region has strong transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the A1(M) motorway. Historically, the area was linked to coal mining, but today it serves as a commuter hub for nearby towns and cities like Durham and Newcastle.

Area overview

On average Pelton & Perkinsville has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pelton & Perkinsville is £34,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Pelton & Perkinsville: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pelton & Perkinsville Population
7,120
Population density
904.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,873
96.54%
Other White
60
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.34%
Indian
22
0.31%
Total population: 7,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,070
31.9%
Owns outright
933
27.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
532
15.86%
Other social rented
451
13.45%
Social rents from council
290
8.65%
Total households: 3,354

Property prices in Pelton & Perkinsville

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £139,475 in Pelton & Perkinsville area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,750 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pelton & Perkinsville 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 Pelton & Perkinsville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£273,500
Flats2£75,750
Semi-Detached36£154,000
Terraced44£90,500

10 years median price trend in Pelton & Perkinsville

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelton & Perkinsville.

All postcodes in Pelton & Perkinsville

DH21NG

Oak Terrace

DH21NL

Holyoake Street

DH21QH

Baytree Terrace

DH22RH

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH21DP

Hylton Terrace

DH21EJ

Elwin Place

DH21JD

Gairloch Drive

DH21NX

Holyoake Street

DH22RF

Station Lane

DH23NF

Summerfield

DH96SF

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH96SJ

Twizell Lane

DH96SL

Twizell Lane

DH21XB

Church Road

DH21DH

Middlefield

DH21PB

Greta Street North

DH23LP

West Street

DH23LW

West Street

DH21EN

Coquet Drive

DH21ET

Front Street

DH21JA

Gairloch Drive

DH22SE

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH22SL

Front Street

DH23LL

Bluehouse Bank

DH21DD

Front Street

DH21DW

Greenacres

DH21NJ

Elm Avenue

DH21PG

King's Lane

DH22RD

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH22SP

Front Street

DH21NH

Church Road

DH21EP

Lyne Close

DH21NR

Industrial Street

DH96SW

Twizell Lane

DH21QP

Conway Place

DH21NE

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH22FE

Front Street

DH23LJ

Albert Street

DH96SP

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH22SS

Pelton Lane

DH23LR

Albert Street

DH21BF

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH21FH

Pelton Lane

DH21FN

Pelton Lane

DH23NE

East Street

DH96RU

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH96RY

Green's Bank

DH21EB

Grange Street

DH21ES

Tweed Close

DH21QJ

Thorntons Close

DH22RJ

Pelton & Perkinsville

DH21DQ

Ivyway

DH21DT

Ernest Street

DH21UW

Thornton Lea

DH22FG

Buckingham Walk

DH21EG

Elwin Place

DH21HU

Ascot Place

DH21DJ

Greenacres

DH21BP

Front Street

DH21DL

Mossway

DH21DS

Hylton Terrace

DH21EW

Coquet Drive

DH21NU

Holyoake Street

DH21UN

Thornton Lea

DH96SX

Green's Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.