Oakham Drive is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1NB 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 Oakham Drive, Durham, DH1 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1LZ, DH1 1LY, DH1 1BP, DH1 1NQ, DH1 1BL, DH1 1BE, DH1 1NA, DH1 1BG, DH1 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 1NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.8% | 40.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 38.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.3% | 39% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 40.1% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 41% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.5% | 93.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakham Drive was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakham Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 600th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oakham Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-01-29 | £142,554 |
| 6 Oakham Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-17 | £222,497 |
| 15 Oakham Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-03 | £199,015 |
| 4 Oakham Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-02-10 | £233,989 |
| 7 Oakham Drive, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-02-05 | £213,702 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 1NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| 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 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infant School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | - not rated | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,780 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 5,117 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 | 3,841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 4,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Parish Hall | Broomside Lane | 481 yd | |
| Daisy Rose Coffee House | 14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 597 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Durham Delivery Office, Belmont Industrial Estate | 907 yd | |
| Chapter Two | Forth House, 6 Mandale Park | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd | High Street | 317 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Broomside Lane | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stivano’s Pizza Plus | 99a High Street | 242 yd | |
| Battered & Fried | 68 High Street | 473 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 597 yd | |
| Belmont Tandoori | 16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 597 yd | |
| Levaro | 2 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 31 High Street, Misterton | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.