| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East village 7% above the national average. |
The average house price in Pelton is £152,381, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Pelton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£152,381
£285,000
£113,875
£155,190
£90,348
Is Pelton a nice place to live?
Pelton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham.
How safe is Pelton?
Pelton has a high crime rate for a North East village, with around 80 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 7% above the national average, and 15% below the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Pelton?
Pelton has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley and St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ouston Primary School and Barley Mow Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Pelton?
The majority of residents in Pelton identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.