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DH7

DURHAM

County Durham, North East, England

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DH7 covers DURHAM in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £161,943
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£161,943

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% below national avg

Crime Rate

11.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

133 Mbps

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.

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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

£156K £159K £162K £165K £167K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

4

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 DH7 are 133.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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133.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

24%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH7 DURHAM

What is the average house price in DH7 DURHAM?
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 DURHAM 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 is the population of DH7 DURHAM?
The population of DH7 (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 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 are schools like in DH7 DURHAM?
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.

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