Wantage Road, Durham, DH1 1LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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	55.3%	55.9%	0.6%	51.0%	4.9%
Male	44.7%	44.1%	-0.6%	49.0%	-4.9%

Partnership Status

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 1LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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	14.6%	15.2%	0.6%	37.9%	-22.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	57.3%	-6.2%	44.2%	13.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	4.7%	6.2%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	16.7%	20.8%	4.1%	6.1%	14.7%

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	30.7%	40.8%	10.1%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	42.3%	31.8%	-10.5%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	17.2%	22.9%	5.7%	12.7%	10.2%
Bad health	9.3%	2.5%	-6.8%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	2%	1.5%	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	24%	15.8%	-8.2%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	9%	-2.5%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	15.3%	-2.9%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	9%	4.3%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.8%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	24%	27.1%	3.1%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	8.9%	7.9%	-1.0%	2.8%	5.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.6%	98.5%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	95.8%	98%	2.2%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	98%	2.2%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.8%	37.2%	-18.4%
Christian	74.8%	46.2%	28.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Wantage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wantage Road was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Wantage Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 55th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.

🔎 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 1LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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

Average property prices on Wantage Road are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Wantage Road, Durham, DH1 1LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 1LR

Average Price
£204,685

Semi-Detached
£207,775

Terraced
£199,374

Detached
£192,813

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wantage Road

Average Price
£211,336

Semi-Detached
£218,094

Terraced
£201,307

Detached
£203,063

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wantage Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
72 Wantage Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-01-31	£208,206
6 Wantage Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2024-02-07	£231,712
16 Wantage Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2024-01-12	£200,204
24 Wantage Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2023-11-22	£197,323
70 Wantage Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-08-03	£260,031

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 1LR

Employment

DH1 1LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Manufacturing	5
Construction	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX	3out of 4	394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	2out of 4	802 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ	- not rated	874 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	2out of 4	2,019 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	2,102 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	845 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	4out of 4	3,838 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	2out of 4	4,502 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG	3out of 4	4,647 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	2out of 4	5,377 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	5,168 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	3,897 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH	- not rated	3,907 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB	3out of 4	4,397 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	4,422 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD	3out of 4	4,628 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	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	553 yd
Daisy Rose Coffee House	14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	666 yd
Eurest c/o Royal Mail	Durham Delivery Office, Belmont Industrial Estate	1,067 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Travellers Rest	Broomside Lane		271 yd
Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd	High Street		464 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stivano’s Pizza Plus	99a High Street	404 yd
Battered & Fried	68 High Street	618 yd
Star Pizza	12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	666 yd
Belmont Tandoori	16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	666 yd
Levaro	2 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	666 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group Ltd	31 High Street, Misterton		571 yd
Sainsbury's	18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre		666 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	578 yd
St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD	grass pitches	936 yd
Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD	grass pitches	1,031 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	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.9%

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	54.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	62.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DH1 1LR