The Larches is in Carrville, Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1NR is located in the Belmont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Larches, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1NN, DH1 1ND, DH1 1BQ, DH1 2QS, DH1 1AS, DH1 1NJ, DH1 1NP, DH1 1NE, DH1 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 1NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 35% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 43.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41.5% | 40.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 21% | 15.5% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 23% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.7% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 23.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 95.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Larches was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Larches has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Larches, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2018-07-23 | £276,087 |
| 2 The Larches, Durham, Durham Detached, a newly built property | £179,950 | 2005-08-01 | £239,102 |
| 3 The Larches, Durham, Durham Detached, a newly built property | £177,745 | 2005-04-25 | £246,738 |
| 1 The Larches, Durham, Durham Detached, a newly built property | £174,950 | 2005-03-23 | £246,754 |
DH1 1NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 4,026 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 CofE (Controlled) Primary School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infant School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 592 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 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 4,287 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 | 3,433 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 4,923 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 | 3,453 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 171 yd | |
| Daisy Rose Coffee House | 14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 245 yd | |
| Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club | Eden Terrace | 766 yd | |
| Chapter Two | Forth House, 6 Mandale Park | 838 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Durham Delivery Office, Belmont Industrial Estate | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | Broomside Lane | 442 yd | |
| Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd | High Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battered & Fried | 68 High Street | 161 yd | |
| Rocco’s Deli | 3 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 230 yd | |
| Belmont Pizza House | 1 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 230 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 245 yd | |
| Belmont Tandoori | 16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 31 High Street, Misterton | 172 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 649 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 | 682 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 990 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.