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Area guide

Living in DH1, Durham

Average price

£140,788

+4.9% in a year · +19.3% in 5 years

Area score

45/100

Below average · around DH1 1NU

Crime

309

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

County Durham · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime309 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around DH1 1NU

Owners 40%Private renters 53%Social renters 7%

Schools nearby

  • Durham Sixth Form Centre
  • Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
  • St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
  • Durham Gilesgate Primary School
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Figures for DH1 1NU and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.