| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East village 9% above the national average. |
The average house price in West Pelton is £156,972, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Pelton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£156,972
£282,667
£160,556
£99,167
Is West Pelton a nice place to live?
West 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 West Pelton?
West Pelton has a high crime rate for a North East village, with around 82 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 9% above the national average, and 13% below the Durham average.
What are the best schools in West Pelton?
West Pelton has 11 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ouston Primary School and Kibblesworth Academy.
What are the demographics of West Pelton?
The majority of residents in West Pelton identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).