Postcode DH9 0RE is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ouston & Beamish is £41,100 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ouston & Beamish has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Ouston & Beamish has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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 of residents in Ouston & Beamish is £41,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from DH9 0RE.
Ouston & Beamish near DH9 0RE 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £99,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £158,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £102,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pelton
In the DH9 0RE postcode area, located within Ouston & Beamish, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beamish Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | West Pelton Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.