Broomside Lane is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 2QT 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 Broomside Lane, Durham, DH1 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 2DR, DH1 2BF, DH1 1NF, DH1 1NA, DH1 2TX, DH1 1NL, DH1 2BB, DH1 2BA, DH1 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 2QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.8% | 36.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 44.4% | -13.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 40.7% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around DH1 2QT this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 5.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 24.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 46.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 96.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomside Lane was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Broomside Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 330th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-28 | £125,000 |
| 64 Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-06 | £145,369 |
| 103 Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-30 | £149,341 |
| 100 Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-06-30 | £136,386 |
| 98 Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-10-17 | £86,769 |
DH1 2QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 2out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn Primary School Cookshold Lane , Sherburn Village DH6 1DU | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 5,372 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,224 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 | 3,786 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 368 yd | |
| Daisy Rose Coffee House | 14 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | Broomside Lane | 1 yd | |
| Belmont Social Club and Institute Ltd | High Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stivano’s Pizza Plus | 99a High Street | 459 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 12 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 463 yd | |
| Belmont Tandoori | 16 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 463 yd | |
| Levaro | 2 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 463 yd | |
| Battered & Fried | 68 High Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18-20 Cheveley Park Shopping Centre | 463 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 31 High Street, Misterton | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 846 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 | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.