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Durham City

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About

Durham City is centred on a tight bend of the River Wear, with its historic peninsula forming the core. The area is dominated by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle, which sit on a steep, wooded hill. Narrow streets and stone bridges radiate from this centre, connecting to the university colleges and older residential terraces.

The river gorge defines the landscape, with public footpaths like the Wearside Way following its banks. The city functions as the administrative and retail centre for County Durham, with markets and shopping streets situated below the cathedral. The Owengate, a steep lane leading from Palace Green, retains its medieval route and gatehouse.

Area overview

On average Durham City has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year. There are 4 schools in Durham City: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Durham City is home to around 12,667 people, with a population density of about 1,787.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Durham City Population
12,667
Population density
1,787.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.74(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.21(+41%)
Shoplifting
20.84(+72%)
Public order
14.92(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.29(-6%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,087
71.75%
Chinese
940
7.42%
Other White
826
6.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
358
2.83%
Indian
311
2.46%
Total population: 12,665

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,216
66.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,773
22.36%
No qualifications
493
3.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
399
3.22%
Other
223
1.8%
Total 16+ residents: 12,401

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,247
52.62%
Owns outright
460
19.41%
Other social rented
259
10.93%
Owns with a mortgage
211
8.9%
Social rents from council
115
4.85%
Total households: 2,370

Property prices in Durham City

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Durham City area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,750 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Durham City in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Durham City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£387,500
Flats13£157,000
Semi-Detached2£324,000
Terraced13£342,500

10 years median price trend in Durham City

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Durham City.

All postcodes in Durham City

DH11RU

Wanless Terrace

DH13TL

High Yard

DH13LF

Money Slack

DH13JJ

Old Elvet

DH11LE

Wearside Drive

DH11RE

Leazes Place

DH13DS

High Wood Terrace

DH14EF

Flass Street

DH13EL

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14DS

St Margarets Garth

DH14GZ

Juniper Way

DH11JU

Mayorswell Close

DH11SX

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13AH

New Elvet

DH13JP

Green Lane

DH13RQ

North Bailey

DH14BA

Neville's Cross

DH11LA

Orchard Drive

DH11SH

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13DE

Money Slack

DH13RA

Back Silver Street

DH14GB

South Street

DH14RU

Lambton Street

DH11JS

Kepier Terrace

DH11UN

Magdalene Court

DH11XF

Leazes Court

DH13NB

Market Place

DH13EU

North Bailey

DH13LS

Elvet Hill Road

DH13NR

Saddler Street

DH13TP

Money Slack

DH14DQ

Mitchell Street

DH14PY

Crossgate

DH14RX

North Road Head

DH13JX

Green Lane

DH13RB

Silver Street

DH13RN

Silver Street

DH11LH

The Sands Flats

DH11RH

Claypath

DH13DJ

Oswald Court

DH13LP

Elvet Hill Road

DH13UZ

Stockton Road

DH13LW

Elvet Hill Road

DH13NJ

Market Place

DH14UE

North Road

DH11SY

Gilesgate

DH14BD

Flass Street

DH14BE

Flass Street

DH14EU

Allergate

DH14SP

North Road

DH14DP

St Margarets Mews

DH11XG

Providence Row

DH13AR

Palmers Garth

DH13LJ

Millhill Lane

DH13SL

Farm Road

DH13ET

North Bailey

DH13HU

Old Elvet

DH13NP

Saddler Street

DH13SF

Farm Road

DH13SQ

Neville's Cross

DH14DD

Sutton Street

DH11LN

Kepier Heights

DH11SD

Magdalene Heights

DH11SJ

Gilesgate

DH13PL

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14SG

North Road

DH11HT

Ashwood

DH11QP

Ravensworth Terrace

DH11QE

Claypath Court

DH11RP

Claypath

DH13AA

Elvet Bridge

DH13BD

Whinney Hill

DH13DL

Anchorage Terrace

DH13LY

Money Slack

DH13TH

Elvet Hill Road

DH14PS

Crossgate

DH11SG

Orchard Drive

DH13YG

Money Slack

DH14AX

Red Hills Terrace

DH14SL

Framwelgate Bridge

DH14EE

Alexandria Crescent

DH13UP

Hollingside Lane

DH11QN

Gilesgate

DH13FN

Back Silver Street

DH14BW

Sutton Street

DH14DE

John Street

DH14SW

Lambton Walk

DH13AS

Hallgarth Street

DH13JA

Old Elvet

DH14SR

Millburngate

DH11LW

Wear View

DH13AZ

Back Mount Joy

DH13LR

Elvet Hill Road

DH11JJ

Ellis Leazes

DH13AF

Elvet Bridge

DH13BQ

Gilesgate

DH13DF

Hollingside Lane

DH13FW

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13RW

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13UJ

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.