Postcode DH1 2TW 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 118.9 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 4 primary and no 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 118.9 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from DH1 2TW.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 2TW 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 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 2TW postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 4 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.