Postcode DH1 1JE is located in an urban city, within the Belmont ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Gilesgate & Old Durham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cross Fields.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £32,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from DH1 1JE.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 1JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Gilesgate Park | Small | Walking directions to Gilesgate Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Belmont
In the DH1 1JE postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Green Court, County Durham, DH1 1JA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days Oriental | 1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF | Walking directions to 7 Days Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Gilesgate Off License | 7 Gort Place, Durham, DH1 1EY | Walking directions to Gilesgate Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Gilesgate Convenience Store | 39 Marshall Terrace, Durham, DH1 2HX | Walking directions to Gilesgate Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.