Postcode DH2 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Chester-le-Street North ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Pelton & Perkinsville area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pelton & Perkinsville is £34,500 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Pelton & Perkinsville is £34,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DH2 1BL.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH2 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £246,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 6 | £98,250 |
10 years price trend in Chester-le-Street North
In the DH2 1BL postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pelton Community Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.