Postcode DH2 1QU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ouston & Beamish is £52,619 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ouston & Beamish has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Ouston & Beamish has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 per household in Ouston & Beamish is £52,619 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 1QU.
Ouston & Beamish near DH2 1QU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £162,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pelton
In the DH2 1QU postcode area, located within Ouston & Beamish, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perkinsville Superstore | Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1QW | Walking directions to Perkinsville Superstore |
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.