Postcode DH2 1JB 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 75.3 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 4 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 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from DH2 1JB.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH2 1JB 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 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 1JB postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, 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.