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 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pelton & Perkinsville is £40,641 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 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Pelton & Perkinsville is £40,641 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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Chester-le-Street North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £94,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £102,000 |
10 year median 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.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | County Durham, DH2 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | More 4 Less | 3 Hilda Park, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JP | Walking directions to More 4 Less |
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: 16/01/2026.