Area Information for Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ

Summary Back to Top

Southfield in Pelton is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Pelton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Durham. This page combines information for the address Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DH2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DH2 1DZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority County Durham
Ward Pelton
Constituency North Durham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (16 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 16 property sales in Southfield since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 34
Semi-Detached 57
Terraced 23
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 114
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 41
Owned with Mortgage 48
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 5
Rent Free 0
Total 114

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 27
Two People 49
Three People 20
Four People 18
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 114

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 85
Other Household 0
Total 114

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 67
Deprived In One Dimension 35
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 114

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North Durham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 122
Female 135
Total 257

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 13
5-9 21
10-14 13
15-19 10
20-24 12
25-29 24
30-34 15
35-39 16
40-44 15
45-49 19
50-54 25
55-59 19
60-64 21
65-69 13
70-74 13
75-79 2
80-84 4
85+ 3
Total 258

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DH2 1DZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 74
Married 103
Separated 5
Divorced 17
Widowed 10
Total 209

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 142
Good 79
Fair 24
Bad 11
Very Bad 0
Total 256

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 69
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 30
Other 5
Total 209

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 100% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 256
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Total 257

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 252
European Union 5
Total 257

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 252
10+ Years 2
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 257

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DH2 1DZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 216
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 79
Christian 163
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 15
Total 259

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Pelton ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 52% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 41
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 4
Total 209

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 140

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 52
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 38
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 33
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 10
Total 214

Policing and Crime (19) Back to Top

Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ is within the Chester-le-Street (Rural North) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 19 crimes were reported within half a mile of DH2 1DZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 19 crimes committed near Southfield
Neighbourhood Team Address Chester-le-Street (Rural North)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Pelton. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DH2 1DZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chester-le-Street 1.6 miles
Dunston 5.6 miles
Heworth 5.8 miles
MetroCentre 6.4 miles
Durham 6.5 miles
Newcastle 6.7 miles
Manors 7 miles
Blaydon 7.7 miles
Sunderland 9.2 miles
Seaham 11 miles
Wylam 11 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 12 miles
Prudhoe 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Pelton Community Primary School, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Pelton Community Primary School 230 yards
    
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 0.7 miles
    
Ouston Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles
    
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1.1 miles
    
West Pelton Primary School 1.5 miles
    
Bullion Lane Primary School 1.6 miles
    
Barley Mow Primary School 1.6 miles
    
Newker Primary School 1.7 miles
    
Cestria Primary School 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Hermitage Academy, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hermitage Academy 1.5 miles
    
Park View School 1.8 miles
    
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 2 miles
    
Oxclose Community Academy 2.9 miles
    
North Durham Academy 3.4 miles
    
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 3.5 miles
    
Biddick Academy 3.7 miles
    
Grace College 3.9 miles
    
Tanfield School 4 miles
    
Washington Academy 4.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Pelton, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Chester Le Street Hospital, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southfield, Pelton, Chester Le Street, DH2 1DZ. The nearest is Riverside Opticians, approximately 1.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DH2 1DZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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