DH1 2SB

Belmont, County Durham

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At a glance

Every premises in DH1 2SB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. The average home in County Durham sold for £140,447 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 64 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 92.

From DH1 2SB, the nearest primary school is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is Belmont Community School, 0.5 mi away, about a 10 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is Cheveley Park Medical Ctr, 0.6 mi away, about a 12 minute walk.

Durham station is 2.1 mi away.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableNone

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)None

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)None

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · County Durham 028

64Moderate · 5/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · County Durham

121Very high · 9/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	18	32	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	10	8.0	High · 8/10
Anti-social behaviour	9.9	15	Moderate · 5/10
Criminal damage and arson	5.9	6.4	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	5.7	6.1	High · 7/10
Vehicle crime	3.8	4.7	Moderate · 6/10
Burglary	3.7	3.4	High · 7/10
Public order	2.4	6.3	Low · 2/10
Other crime	2.0	2.0	High · 7/10
Drugs	1.3	3.1	Moderate · 4/10
Bicycle theft	0.3	0.8	Moderate · 5/10
Theft from the person	0.1	1.6	Moderate · 4/10
Possession of weapons	0.1	0.9	Low · 2/10
Robbery	0.0	1.3	Low · 1/10

County Durham 028: September 2025 to August 2026, 7,609 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

County Durham 028 County Durham England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

St Thomas More Primary School, BelmontPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 7 Feb 2023 · Report

0.5 mi

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 2–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 28 Jan 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourStrong standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsExpected standard

0.6 mi

St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, DurhamPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgatePrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Durham Gilesgate Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 16 May 2023 · Report

0.8 mi

Secondary

Belmont Community SchoolSecondary · Community school · ages 11–16 · Ofsted reports

0.5 mi

Durham Sixth Form Centre16 plus · Academy 16-19 converter · ages 16–19 · Ofsted reports

1.8 mi

Durham Cathedral Schools FoundationOther independent school · ages 3–18

2.2 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

BootsPharmacy · DH1 2RP

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Tesco Instore PharmacyPharmacy · DH1 2XQ

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

J & L C Clark ChemistsPharmacy · DH1 2AA

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

GP practices

Cheveley Park Medical CtrGP practice · DH1 2UW

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Belmont & Sherburn Medical GroupGP practice · DH1 2QW

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Claypath & University Medical GroupGP practice · DH1 1QW

1.6 mi

Dentists

Mydentist St Andrews ParkDental practice · DH1 2RH

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Belmont Dental PracticeDental practice · DH1 1AP

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Oasis Dental Care LTDDental practice · DH1 1QF

1.1 mi · 23 min walk

Hospitals

Durham Community HospitalHospital · DH1 5AJ

2.7 mi

University Hospital of North DurhamHospital · DH1 5TW

2.7 mi

Hospital at Home UhndHospital · DH1 5TW

2.7 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Durham

2.1 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

Noneparks or public gardens within 1 mile

0parks within a 10 minute walk

0.0hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Sports ground (6 nearby)nearest 1.0 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Play area (7 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Tennis courts0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Playing field1.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Bowling green (2 nearby)nearest 0.3 hectares

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Allotments or community garden0.3 hectares

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.8 mi · 17 min walk

Playing field4.3 hectares

0.9 mi · 17 min walk

Sports ground3.5 hectares

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Ramside Hall Golf ClubGolf course · 121 hectares

1.0 mi · 19 min walk

Gilesgate AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 2.5 hectares

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Allotments or community garden0.1 hectares

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£50,604

£40,779 after tax

County Durham

£41,601

£33,453 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£50,604

After tax£40,779

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£36,742County Durham £28,784 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (County Durham 028); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 31,627 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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40% of County Durham's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

Income

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Decile 10

Employment

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Decile 8

Education, skills and training

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Decile 10

Health and disability

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Decile 6

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

35% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 27% in County Durham and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about DH1 2SB

What is the crime rate in DH1 2SB?

The neighbourhood records 64 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 92. Across County Durham the rate is 121 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in DH1 2SB?

The average home in County Durham sold for £140,447 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £239,098, semi-detached £141,233, terraced £116,586, flats £78,510. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near DH1 2SB?

The nearest primary school is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is Belmont Community School, 0.5 mi away, about a 10 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in DH1 2SB?

Every premises in DH1 2SB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to DH1 2SB?

Durham is 2.1 mi away.

What is the average household income in DH1 2SB?

The ONS estimates average household income of £50,604 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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