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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 105 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
105
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
54.55(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.5(+44%)
Shoplifting
22.34(+91%)
Public order
14.29(+74%)
Other theft
8.76(+46%)
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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 in Durham City area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 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
Detached5£400,000
Terraced16£467,500
Semi-Detached3£300,000
Flats13£270,000

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

DH13BG

Whinney Hill

DH13EH

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13RQ

North Bailey

DH11RB

Hillcrest

DH14GY

Byland Close

DH13LN

Elvet Hill Road

DH13AL

New Elvet

DH13FW

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH11JW

Mayorswell Field

DH14DB

St Helens Well

DH14BH

Mowbray Street

DH11UN

Magdalene Court

DH13JT

Elvet Waterside

DH13UZ

Stockton Road

DH14QP

South Street

DH13UD

Green Lane

DH13RA

Back Silver Street

DH14QY

St Margaret's Court

DH13LE

Elvet Hill Road

DH13ST

Darlington Road

DH14EY

Neville Street

DH14PT

Crossgate

DH14UE

North Road

DH14EQ

Hawthorn Terrace

DH13DH

Oswald Court

DH14ET

Allergate

DH13UP

Hollingside Lane

DH13RL

Dun Cow Lane

DH13AW

Court Lane

DH13LJ

Millhill Lane

DH13AP

Elvet Crescent

DH14DE

John Street

DH11JY

The Sands

DH11JN

Renny Street

DH13LT

Money Slack

DH13LF

Money Slack

DH13AG

Elvet Bridge

DH13DZ

Quarryheads Lane

DH13DP

Boyd Street

DH14PW

Framwelgate Bridge

DH11JX

Ferens Close

DH13SJ

Houghall Houses

DH11JS

Kepier Terrace

DH13EX

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13JS

Court Lane

DH13UL

Elvet Bridge

DH14DD

Sutton Street

DH11XD

Belle Vue Court

DH11TS

Leazes Road

DH13RN

Silver Street

DH13JJ

Old Elvet

DH14EW

Lawson Terrace

DH14DJ

Atherton Street

DH13DU

Gladstone Villas

DH11SW

Freemans Quay

DH13TQ

Hollingside Lane

DH11SB

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH11RD

Hillcrest Mews

DH14BE

Flass Street

DH13PL

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH11SD

Magdalene Heights

DH13BW

Elvet Waterside

DH13LB

Millhill Lane

DH14FQ

Mowbray Street

DH11SH

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14RT

Bridge Street

DH11RH

Claypath

DH11JR

Gilesgate

DH13EP

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13US

Gosling Place

DH11RX

Finney Terrace

DH11SZ

Leazes Lane

DH13TL

High Yard

DH13BH

Hallgarth View

DH13RJ

North Bailey

DH13AN

New Elvet

DH11UR

Magdalene Heights

DH13PQ

Saddler Street

DH13NJ

Market Place

DH13DF

Hollingside Lane

DH13TW

Hollingside Lane

DH13LW

Elvet Hill Road

DH14BD

Flass Street

DH11QP

Ravensworth Terrace

DH13SB

Neville's Cross

DH13LR

Elvet Hill Road

DH13BQ

Gilesgate

DH13DN

Church Street Head

DH11NY

Mayorswell Close

DH14GB

South Street

DH11JP

Kepier Villas

DH13DE

Money Slack

DH13LG

Money Slack

DH13AS

Hallgarth Street

DH11LW

Wear View

DH14SR

Millburngate

DH14DS

St Margarets Garth

DH13HU

Old Elvet

DH13DS

High Wood Terrace

DH13HW

Old Elvet

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.