lower house prices and transport may need closer review

This public area guide compares Pelton in County Durham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Pelton a good place to live?

Pelton may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in County Durham below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

Pelton at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 16.72 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 38th percentile
House prices
Local result £170,044
National comparison
Lower prices 12th percentile
Schools
Local result 38th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 25th percentile
National comparison
Weak

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Pelton

Crime rate

Crime rate

16.72 per 1,000 people

Percentile

38th percentile nationally

Crime data is below the national middle range.

House prices in Pelton

House prices

Average sold price

£170,044

Percentile

12th percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Pelton

Schools

38th percentile nationally

Flood risk in Pelton

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Pelton

Transport

25th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Pelton a good place to live?

Pelton may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Pelton safe?

Pelton ranks in the 38th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Pelton?

The average sold price is £170,044, with house prices in the 12th percentile nationally.

How are schools in Pelton?

Schools rank in the 38th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Pelton?

Nearby public profiles include Pittington & Sherburn in County Durham and Castle Eden & Passfield in County Durham.