DH7 — DURHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH7 is £161,943, which is 22% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH7 cost 43.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH7 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£268,872	474
Semi-detached	£135,218	648
Terraced	£108,416	763
Flat	£94,184	50
All types	£161,943	2000

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH7

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

With 11.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH7 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DH7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH7 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Langley Moor Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Langley Moor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Witton Gilbert Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bearpark Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	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 DH7 are 133.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

133.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

24%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH7 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

DH7 — DURHAM

Area Summary

DH7 (DURHAM) offers affordable property prices (£161,943, 44% below national average), low crime (86% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (133 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH6

DURHAM

£143K

▼ 3.4% YoY

DH8

CONSETT

£166K

▲ 4.7% YoY

DH9

STANLEY

£117K

▲ 30.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH7?

The average house price in DH7 (DURHAM) is £161,943, based on 2000 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is DH7 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH7 is significantly below the national average (11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH7?

There are 24 schools in or near DH7. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH7?

Council tax in DH7 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 DH7?

The average broadband download speed in DH7 is 133 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 24%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH7 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.