Pilgrims Way is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1HQ 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 Pilgrims Way, Durham, DH1 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1HH, DH1 1HJ, DH1 1HG, DH1 1HD, DH1 1DZ, DH1 1HB, DH1 1HF, DH1 1HE, DH1 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH1 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 22.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 56.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 19.3% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 41.7% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 71.5% | 46.2% | 25.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrims Way was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pilgrims Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 204th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Pilgrims Way, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-07-15 | £202,891 |
| 75 Pilgrims Way, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-03-31 | £180,081 |
| 58 Pilgrims Way, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-30 | £330,092 |
| 56 Pilgrims Way, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-09-09 | £196,767 |
| 50 Pilgrims Way, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-06-26 | £207,859 |
DH1 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Infant School Kepier Lane , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilesgate Junior School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,377 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 | 1,876 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pulman | Belmont Industrial Estate | 427 yd | |
| Extra Time Cafe Bar | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 648 yd | |
| True Padel Ltd | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 648 yd | |
| Infinite Air | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 648 yd | |
| Lickity Split | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 723 yd | |
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 823 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 890 yd | |
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Golden Chippy | 13 Gort Place | 474 yd | |
| New Lucky Dragon | 10 Gort Place | 474 yd | |
| Gilesgate Tandoori | 39 Marshall Terrace | 723 yd | |
| Janis Deli | 40 Marshall Terrace | 723 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 33 Marshall Terrace | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 855 yd | |
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Soccarena | artificial grass pitch | 586 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 841 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.