Devonshire Road is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 2BH 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 Devonshire Road, Durham, DH1 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 2LS, DH1 2BJ, DH1 2LR, DH1 2LP, DH1 2LT, DH1 2DQ, DH1 2BP, DH1 2DH, DH1 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 2BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 74.5% 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 | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.8% | 74.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 30.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 43.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 41.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 72.3% | 46.2% | 26.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Road was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 678th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-07-18 | £313,266 |
| 130 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-22 | £244,716 |
| 64 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-22 | £151,643 |
| 86 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-03-23 | £188,774 |
| 60 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-02-14 | £263,200 |
DH1 2BH 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 2BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 4,044 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 Infant School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 4,848 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 | 2,803 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 11 Durham City Retail Park | 419 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 12 Durham City Retail Park | 419 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa at Dunelm | Unit 1a Durham City Retail Park | 420 yd | |
| Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club | Eden Terrace | 479 yd | |
| Gym Unique Limited | Unit 14b Rennys Lane | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Moor Hotel | Teasdale Terrace | 652 yd | |
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 935 yd | |
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | 12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 802 yd | |
| Belmont Tandoori | 16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 802 yd | |
| Levaro | 2 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 802 yd | |
| Rocco’s Deli | 3 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 827 yd | |
| Belmont Pizza House | 1 Blue House Buildings, High Street | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Damson Way | 561 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 832 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 8 Dragonville Retail Park | 883 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9 Dragonville Retail Park | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 456 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 | 566 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 727 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 169.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.