| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£139,679
£262,199
£67,964
£164,444
£88,953
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 low crime rate of 89.4 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Pelton Lane, as reported by Durham Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Pelton?
Pelton has 14 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston, Red Rose Primary School. 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.