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DH1 Area Report

County Durham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£219,429
Median Price
Postcode district (DH1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (DH1)
10
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DH1

Rental Yield
7.2
Price Growth
7.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.4
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (DH1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

331
Crimes/month
66
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 294
2025-05: 309
2025-06: 335
2025-07: 316
2025-08: 349
2025-09: 323
2025-10: 397
2025-11: 338
2025-12: 327
2026-01: 301
2026-02: 338
2026-03: 353
2025-042026-03

↑ 7% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (County Durham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

County Durham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for County Durham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the DH1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£141,494
County Durham average
+6.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£242,502
Detached
£142,239
Semi-Detached
£116,948
Terraced
£80,004
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £56,004
01/12/2003: £71,221
01/12/2004: £94,785
01/12/2005: £105,235
01/12/2006: £112,109
01/12/2007: £117,944
01/12/2008: £104,222
01/12/2009: £105,786
01/12/2010: £101,290
01/12/2011: £97,894
01/12/2012: £96,437
01/12/2013: £92,639
01/12/2014: £91,707
01/12/2015: £94,695
01/12/2016: £95,730
01/12/2017: £99,792
01/12/2018: £100,055
01/12/2019: £99,299
01/12/2020: £106,502
01/12/2021: £116,631
01/12/2022: £129,401
01/12/2023: £125,647
01/12/2024: £133,069
01/12/2025: £141,494
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
1
Special
10
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 10 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.6
Avg Attainment 8
-2.1% vs national (42.5)
40.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 35 secondary schools in County Durham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DH1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£372,500
682 sales
Semi-detached
£190,000
1,369 sales
Terraced
£185,000
775 sales
Flat
£137,000
454 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for County Durham. For the headline DH1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.3%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
County Durham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Durham City
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    4
    Grade I
    2
    Grade II*
    28
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    60/100

    Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

    Within ½ mile:27 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.2°C
    Avg Temperature
    915mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2638h
    Sunshine/Year
    23.1 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: June
    Now: 13.2°C, OvercastHumidity: 82%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    43 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.4/5
    Average Rating
    84%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    43
    Total Establishments
    Well PharmacyRetailers - other
    Exempt
    The Woodman InnPub/bar/nightclub
    3/5
    Durham University Day NurseryCaring Premises
    5/5
    Claypath DelicatessenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    The CapitalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    23%
    Renewable Energy
    22g
    CO₂/kWh
    very low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    imports 34.9%nuclear 25.8%wind 22.6%biomass 16.7%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    33m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 33m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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