Postcode DH2 1JA is located in a major urban area, within the Pelton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Pelton & Perkinsville area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.1 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 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from DH2 1JA.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH2 1JA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £273,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pelton
In the DH2 1JA postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perkinsville Superstore | Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1QW | Walking directions to Perkinsville Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Pelton Supply Stores | 1 Ernest Street, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1DU | Walking directions to Pelton Supply Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1DE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.