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DH1

DURHAM

County Durham, North East, England

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DH1 covers DURHAM in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £316,366
1yr change ▲ 3.5%
Crime 21% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£316,366

▲ 3.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% above national avg

Crime Rate

98.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

21% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

274 Mbps

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.

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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

£261K £298K £336K £374K £412K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH1 DURHAM

What is the average house price in DH1 DURHAM?
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 DURHAM 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 is the population of DH1 DURHAM?
The population of DH1 (DURHAM) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DH1 DURHAM?
There are 26 schools in or near DH1. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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