Postcode DH2 2SD 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 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 1.8 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH2 2SD.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH2 2SD 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 1.8 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 2SD postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.