Postcode DH9 0SW 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 155.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pelton & Perkinsville is £34,500 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.
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 155.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.3% 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 of residents in Pelton & Perkinsville is £34,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from DH9 0SW.
Pelton & Perkinsville near DH9 0SW 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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in Pelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £273,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pelton
In the DH9 0SW postcode area, located within Pelton & Perkinsville, 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 | |
| 0.6 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.