DH1 — DURHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH1 is £316,366, which is 52% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH1 cost 10.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH1 have risen 3.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£410,302	372
Semi-detached	£217,956	856
Terraced	£233,843	451
Flat	£152,330	276
All types	£316,366	2055

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 98.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH1 has a crime rate significantly 21% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

33.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

20.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH1 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Durham Gilesgate Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH1 are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH1 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH1 — DURHAM

Area Summary

DH1 (DURHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£316,366), higher-than-average crime (21% above national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (274 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH2

CHESTER LE STREET

£168K

▲ 0.9% YoY

DH3

CHESTER LE STREET

£191K

▲ 2.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH1?

The average house price in DH1 (DURHAM) is £316,366, based on 2055 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.5% over the past year.

Is DH1 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH1 is above the national average (98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH1?

There are 26 schools in or near DH1. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH1?

Council tax in DH1 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH1?

The average broadband download speed in DH1 is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH1 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.