Postcode DH1 2RP 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 very high crime levels, with around 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meadowfield.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from DH1 2RP.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 2RP 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meadowfield | Large | Walking directions to Meadowfield |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £163,500 |
10 year median price trend in Belmont
In the DH1 2RP postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Alma Place, County Durham, DH1 2HN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Damson Way, Dragonville, Durham, DH1 2YN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Damson Way, Dragonville, Durham, DH1 2YN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Durham Halal Superstore | Damson Way, Durham, DH1 2YN | Walking directions to Durham Halal Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2XQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH1 2RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eric Mavin
Belmont - Elected 1 May 2025
Lesley Mavin
Belmont - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.