Postcode DH2 3LT is located in a rural town, 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 very high crime levels, with around 101.3 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 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Pelton & Perkinsville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 3LT.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH2 3LT 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £156,750 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 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 | £299,250 |
| Flats | 11 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pelton
In the DH2 3LT postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH2 3LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Somal News, Food and Wine | 21-23 Front Street, Grange Villa, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3LJ | Walking directions to Somal News, Food and Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH2 3LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Quirey
Pelton - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Mark Cross
Pelton - Elected 1 May 2025
Steve Biggs
Pelton - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.