Cathedral Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1TF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 1TF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	49.5%	-5.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	45.1%	50.5%	5.4%	49.0%	1.5%

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	15.5%	33.3%	17.8%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	46.5%	-14.4%	44.2%	2.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.3%	10.3%	4.0%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	13.9%	6.6%	-7.3%	6.1%	0.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33%	44.5%	11.5%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	38.6%	41.7%	3.1%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	22.7%	11.4%	-11.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4.9%	2.1%	-2.8%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	24.4%	12.6%	-11.8%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	7.3%	-6.1%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	9.7%	-3.7%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	9.7%	3.8%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	17%	9.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	42.5%	11.4%	33.8%	8.7%
Other	3.8%	1.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	1.6%	1.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	93.1%	-6.1%	81.4%	11.7%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.3%	89%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	2.3%	3.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	4.8%	4.4%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	89%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.8%
10+ Years	0.8%	5.2%	4.4%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	1.9%	1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	57%	46.2%	10.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Cathedral Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Park was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Cathedral Park has the 9th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

🔎 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 1TF, 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 Cathedral Park are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for County Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cathedral Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1TF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 1TF

Average Price
£1,051,196

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,051,196

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cathedral Park

Average Price
£910,042

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£910,042

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cathedral ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 4 Cathedral Park, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£780,000	2023-09-08	£811,589
Unit 6 Cathedral Park, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2019-07-31	£402,263
Unit 12 Cathedral Park, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£2,800,000	2017-04-28	£3,489,552
Unit 11 Cathedral Park, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2016-02-05	£415,925
Unit 8 Cathedral Park, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£450,000	2015-12-31	£567,170

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 1TF

Employment

DH1 1TF 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 1TF 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	77
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ	- not rated	2,331 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW	- not rated	3,410 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Infant School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	- not rated	536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG	3out of 4	686 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Gilesgate Infant School Kepier Lane , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	- not rated	1,007 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilesgate Junior School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	- not rated	1,007 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Community School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN	- not rated	1,179 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG	- not rated	3,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG	- not rated	3,642 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	- not rated	3,664 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	- not rated	2,810 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	- not rated	2,810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG	- not rated	3,289 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES	- not rated	4,291 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	2,883 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	3,403 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB	3out of 4	3,452 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS	- not rated	3,679 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS	- not rated	3,679 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
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service	Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters, Belmont Business Park	221 yd
Chapter Two	Forth House, 6 Mandale Park	252 yd
Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club	Eden Terrace	473 yd
Extra Time Cafe Bar	New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate	502 yd
True Padel Ltd	New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate	502 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd	High Street	819 yd
Travellers Rest	Broomside Lane	1,087 yd
Old Cinema Launderette	38 Marshall Terrace	1,088 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rocco’s Deli	3 Blue House Buildings, High Street	439 yd
Belmont Pizza House	1 Blue House Buildings, High Street	439 yd
Battered & Fried	68 High Street	519 yd
Stivano’s Pizza Plus	99a High Street	730 yd
Star Pizza	12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre	771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group Ltd	31 High Street, Misterton		558 yd
Sainsbury's	18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre		771 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bannatyne Health Club (Durham) BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL EDEN TERRACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	369 yd
Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD	grass pitches	507 yd
Soccarena	artificial grass pitch	610 yd
Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,087 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	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	57.1%

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%

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