Maple Avenue is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 2HB 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 Maple Avenue, Durham, DH1 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 2EZ, DH1 2HA, DH1 2ER, DH1 2ES, DH1 2EY, DH1 2JJ, DH1 2JW, DH1 2EX, DH1 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 2HB 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 | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH1 2HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 49.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 34.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 24.5% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 21% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 17% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 17.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 97.8% | 86.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 86.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Avenue was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Maple Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Maple Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2020-11-26 | £106,426 |
| 39 Maple Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-01-31 | £107,440 |
| 31 Maple Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2019-12-13 | £176,954 |
| 2 Maple Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £77,250 | 2018-08-13 | £108,370 |
| 7 Maple Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2015-01-14 | £113,195 |
DH1 2HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in DH1 2HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,975 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 | 1,499 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Dragon Lane | 398 yd | |
| Coffee At Chesneys | 1 Dragonville Court | 420 yd | |
| The Cloud Cafe | Pelaw View Centre, Hilda Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Dragon Lane | 589 yd | |
| Treats2Go | 3 Sunderland Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 206 yd | |
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 496 yd | |
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 553 yd | |
| Gilesgate Moor Hotel | Teasdale Terrace | 568 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Choi's | 6 Empire Buildings | 69 yd | |
| Hogs n Chix (Durham) | 1 Empire Buildings | 69 yd | |
| LA Pizza | 2 Empire Buildings | 69 yd | |
| Taste Sea Fish & Chips | 5 Empire Buildings | 69 yd | |
| Durham Chinese | Sun Rise House, Sherburn Road | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 398 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 8 Dragonville Retail Park | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9 Dragonville Retail Park | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 615 yd | |
| Lidl | Damson Way | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.