Grange Road is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1AW is located in the Belmont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Road, Durham, DH1 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1EG, DH1 1AP, DH1 1AG, DH1 1AE, DH1 1AB, DH1 1AS, DH1 1AL, DH1 1AD, DH1 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 1AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 35.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 42% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7.3% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 48.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 14.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 35% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 92.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grange Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 728th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Grange Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-07-31 | £169,966 |
| 18 Grange Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,750 | 2023-01-13 | £211,381 |
| 3 Grange Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-08-11 | £177,398 |
| 11 Grange Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-09 | £202,478 |
| 24 Grange Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2021-05-28 | £174,335 |
DH1 1AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 2out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Parish Hall | Broomside Lane | 414 yd | |
| Daisy Rose Coffee House | 14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 425 yd | |
| Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club | Eden Terrace | 568 yd | |
| Chapter Two | Forth House, 6 Mandale Park | 575 yd | |
| County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service | Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters, Belmont Business Park | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd | High Street | 584 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Broomside Lane | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco’s Deli | 3 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 91 yd | |
| Belmont Pizza House | 1 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 91 yd | |
| Battered & Fried | 68 High Street | 167 yd | |
| Stivano’s Pizza Plus | 99a High Street | 417 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 31 High Street, Misterton | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Durham) BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL EDEN TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Soccarena | artificial grass pitch | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 281.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.