DH9 6RY

Pelton, County Durham

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At a glance

Every premises in DH9 6RY can get gigabit-capable broadband. 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 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 92.

From DH9 6RY, the nearest primary school is West Pelton Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is North Durham Academy, 2.0 mi away (Ofsted: good); the nearest GP surgery is Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group, 1.4 mi away.

Chester-le-Street station is 2.7 mi away; the nearest park is 100 m away, about a 1 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

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 005

103High · 8/10

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	38	32	High · 8/10
Anti-social behaviour	22	15	Very high · 9/10
Criminal damage and arson	20	6.4	Very high · 10/10
Public order	5.8	6.3	High · 7/10
Other theft	5.2	6.1	Moderate · 6/10
Other crime	3.2	2.0	Very high · 9/10
Burglary	2.8	3.4	Moderate · 6/10
Vehicle crime	2.0	4.7	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	1.3	8.0	Moderate · 4/10
Drugs	1.1	3.1	Low · 3/10
Possession of weapons	0.9	0.9	High · 7/10
Robbery	0.5	1.3	Moderate · 5/10
Theft from the person	0.3	1.6	Moderate · 6/10
Bicycle theft	0.1	0.8	Moderate · 4/10

County Durham 005: September 2025 to August 2026, 7,518 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

County Durham 005 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

West Pelton Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 6 Nov 2019 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.2 mi

Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 27 Feb 2024 · Report

0.7 mi

Beamish Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11 · Ofsted reports

1.0 mi

Pelton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11 · Ofsted reports

1.5 mi

Stanley Burnside Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 17 Feb 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingNeeds attentionAchievementNeeds attentionAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceNeeds attentionEarly yearsNeeds attention

1.7 mi

Secondary

North Durham AcademySecondary · Academy sponsor led · ages 11–16

Ofsted: GoodInspected 21 Jun 2022 · Report

2.0 mi

Hermitage AcademySecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18

Ofsted: GoodInspected 12 Mar 2024 · Report

2.3 mi

Nursery, special and other

Oxhill Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–4

OfstedInspected 1 Jul 2025 · Report

Quality of educationGoodBehaviour and attitudesGoodPersonal developmentGoodLeadership and managementGood

2.8 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

CentrechemPharmacy · DH2 1EZ

1.5 mi

Pelton Fell PharmacyPharmacy · DH2 2NR

1.6 mi

Craghead PharmacyPharmacy · DH9 6DD

1.9 mi

GP practices

Pelton & Fellrose Medical GroupGP practice · DH2 1HS

1.4 mi

Villages Medical GroupGP practice · DH2 2NJ

1.5 mi

Cestria Health CentreGP practice · DH2 3DJ

2.1 mi

Dentists

Roseberry School HouseDental practice · DH2 1NP

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Wheldon Terrace Dental Practice P'shipDental practice · DH2 1DA

1.3 mi

Dental SurgeryDental practice · DH9 0JL

2.3 mi

Hospitals

South Moor Hospital SiteHospital · DH9 6DF

2.2 mi

Chester-Le-Street Community HospitalHospital · DH3 3AT

2.9 mi

Chester Le Street HospitalHospital · DH3 3AT

2.9 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

Chester-le-Street

2.7 mi

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

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Parks and green spaces

100 mto the nearest park

2parks within a 10 minute walk

0.9hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Park or garden0.8 hectares

100 m · 1 min walk

EdenfieldPark or garden · under 0.1 hectares

150 m · 2 min walk

Allotments or community garden (2 nearby)nearest 1.5 hectares

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Roseberry Grange Municipal Golf CourseGolf course · 51 hectares

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Play areaunder 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 3 min walk

Welfare ParkPlaying field · 1.5 hectares

0.2 mi · 5 min walk

Playing field1.0 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Play area0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Allotments or community garden (2 nearby)nearest 4.7 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Tennis courts0.2 hectares

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 9.4 hectares

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Allotments or community garden (2 nearby)nearest 1.2 hectares

0.8 mi · 17 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

£40,641

£32,486 after tax

County Durham

£41,601

£33,453 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£40,641

After tax£32,486

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£27,926County 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 005); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 2,361 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%.

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Education, skills and training

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Decile 1

Health and disability

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Decile 1

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

23% 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 DH9 6RY

What is the crime rate in DH9 6RY?

The neighbourhood records 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above 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 DH9 6RY?

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 DH9 6RY?

The nearest primary school is West Pelton Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is North Durham Academy, 2.0 mi away (Ofsted: good). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in DH9 6RY?

Every premises in DH9 6RY can get gigabit-capable broadband. 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 DH9 6RY?

Chester-le-Street is 2.7 mi away.

What is the average household income in DH9 6RY?

The ONS estimates average household income of £40,641 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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