Mill House Court is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 2JJ 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 Mill House Court, Durham, DH1 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 2JF, DH1 2HD, DH1 2ER, DH1 2EP, DH1 2HB, DH1 2JB, DH1 2JD, DH1 2HZ, DH1 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 2JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 25.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 46.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 27.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 26.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 38.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 82.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 87.6% | 77.5% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 77.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill House Court was 615.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 398.2% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mill House Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mill House Court, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-10-22 | £81,216 |
| 12 Mill House Court, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2019-05-10 | £80,918 |
| 12 Mill House Court, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2006-01-06 | £79,058 |
The percentage of student residents living in DH1 2JJ 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 | 100 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 156 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 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 2out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,624 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 | 4,082 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 | 1,701 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 3,090 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 | 193 yd | |
| Coffee At Chesneys | 1 Dragonville Court | 294 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Dragon Lane | 383 yd | |
| Cafe 38 | Unit 38 Dragonville Industrial Park | 422 yd | |
| The Cloud Cafe | Pelaw View Centre, Hilda Avenue | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 83 yd | |
| Gilesgate Moor Hotel | Teasdale Terrace | 358 yd | |
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 369 yd | |
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 696 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Choi's | 6 Empire Buildings | 151 yd | |
| Hogs n Chix (Durham) | 1 Empire Buildings | 151 yd | |
| LA Pizza | 2 Empire Buildings | 151 yd | |
| Taste Sea Fish & Chips | 5 Empire Buildings | 151 yd | |
| Durham Chinese | Sun Rise House, Sherburn Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 193 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 8 Dragonville Retail Park | 313 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9 Dragonville Retail Park | 313 yd | |
| Lidl | Damson Way | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 899 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.