Postcode DH1 2QH 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 71.8 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 1.1 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 71.8 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from DH1 2QH.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 2QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £439,803.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £223,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Belmont
In the DH1 2QH postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.