Postcode DH9 0SN 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 32.6 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 3.4 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 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ouston & Beamish is £52,619 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from DH9 0SN.
Ouston & Beamish near DH9 0SN 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 3.4 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 DH9 0SN postcode area, located within Ouston & Beamish, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beamish Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | West Pelton Primary School | Community school | Good |
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.