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Area guide

Living in Durham

Average price

£140,788

+4.9% in a year · +19.3% in 5 years

Area score

47/100

Below average · around DH1 3EH

Crime

262

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

Crime262 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around DH1 3EH

Owners 16%Private renters 74%Social renters 11%

Schools nearby

  • St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
  • University of Durham
  • St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
  • Durham Sixth Form Centre

Figures for DH1 3EH and its surroundings, updated 13 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.