Carrville, Durham, DH1 1EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 1EG 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is DH1 1EG dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DH1 1EG 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.

DH1 1EG 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DH1 1EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carrville, Durham, DH1 1EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 1EG

Average Price
£108,234

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£108,234

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in DH1 1EG

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Pickering Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2025-03-03	£84,593
14 Pickering Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-11-26	£92,126
1 Pickering Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-03-05	£107,216
10 Pickering Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-09-14	£102,596
3 Pickering Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-05-05	£155,889

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 1EG

Employment

DH1 1EG 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	395 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ	- not rated	815 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX	3out of 4	905 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	2out of 4	1,251 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	1,349 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	3out of 4	320 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	4out of 4	3,086 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG	3out of 4	3,933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	2out of 4	3,950 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU	4out of 4	4,683 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES	- not rated	4,583 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP	- not rated	3,129 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH	- not rated	3,147 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	3,654 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB	3out of 4	3,748 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ	- not rated	4,110 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Belmont Parish Hall	Broomside Lane	377 yd
Daisy Rose Coffee House	14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	384 yd
Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club	Eden Terrace	565 yd
Chapter Two	Forth House, 6 Mandale Park	614 yd
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service	Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters, Belmont Business Park	624 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd	High Street		595 yd
Travellers Rest	Broomside Lane		688 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rocco’s Deli	3 Blue House Buildings, High Street	50 yd
Belmont Pizza House	1 Blue House Buildings, High Street	50 yd
Battered & Fried	68 High Street	161 yd
Star Pizza	12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	384 yd
Belmont Tandoori	16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group Ltd	31 High Street, Misterton		218 yd
Sainsbury's	18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre		384 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD	grass pitches	423 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	467 yd
Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD	grass pitches	761 yd
St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD	grass pitches	763 yd
Soccarena	artificial grass pitch	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DH1 1EG