Postcode DH2 1AW is located in a major urban area, within the Pelton ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Ouston & Beamish area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ouston & Beamish is £41,100 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ouston & Beamish has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Ouston & Beamish has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ouston & Beamish is £41,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 22 ft away from DH2 1AW.
Ouston & Beamish near DH2 1AW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £410,950.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £94,500 |
10 years price trend in Pelton
In the DH2 1AW postcode area, located within Ouston & Beamish, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.