Living in DH2, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DH2 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DH2
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central DH2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £33,750 to £605,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 BURNLANDS WAY, DH2 2FQ | detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 15 WYNYARD, DH2 2TG | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 66 PLANTATION CLOSE, DH2 2FR | detached | £337,500 | 2026-04-24 |
| 2 GARDINER CRESCENT, DH2 2NJ | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 32 CONG BURN VIEW, DH2 2BN | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 30 BRANTWOOD, DH2 2UL | detached | £245,000 | 2026-04-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hermitage Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Cestria Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
19 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.0% |
| Professional occupations | 13.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
165 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DH2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DH2
What is the average house price in DH2?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DH2?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DH2?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central DH2 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £33,750 to £605,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DH2?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central DH2, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DH2?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DH2 at risk of flooding?
Central DH2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DH2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 165 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DH2 safe?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DH2 or DH3, DH2 or NE38, DH2 or DH9.
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