Postcode DH1 2TP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.8 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from DH1 2TP.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 2TP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2TP postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 2TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | 4 Front Street, Durham, DH1 2EP | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2WP | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2WP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Dragon Lane, County Durham, DH1 2WP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.