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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

DH13TH

Elvet Hill Road

DH11LE

Wearside Drive

DH14SQ

North Road

DH14EX

Wardles Terrace

DH13SE

Stockton Road

DH11SY

Gilesgate

DH11RF

Claypath

DH13DB

New Elvet

DH14SW

Lambton Walk

DH11QW

Gilesgate

DH11QE

Claypath Court

DH13DQ

Church Street

DH11RP

Claypath

DH13AA

Elvet Bridge

DH13EN

Old Elvet

DH14RU

Lambton Street

DH13BJ

The Hallgarth

DH14AY

Priors Path

DH14DG

East Atherton Street

DH11WA

Claypath

DH13JU

Elvet Waterside

DH14GZ

Juniper Way

DH11SF

Orchard Drive

DH13NR

Saddler Street

DH13AT

Hallgarth Street

DH14SE

North Road

DH13UJ

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13DR

Union Place

DH13TB

Money Slack

DH14DH

New Street

DH11HT

Ashwood

DH13JP

Green Lane

DH13SL

Farm Road

DH13NG

Market Place

DH11BW

Edmunds Vale

DH13ER

Bow Lane

DH13RG

High Yard

DH11RS

Providence Row

DH14BJ

Ainsley Street

DH13BD

Whinney Hill

DH14UQ

North Road

DH14DP

St Margarets Mews

DH13RP

Back Silver Street

DH13JR

Old Elvet

DH13NE

Market Place

DH13PG

Saddler Street

DH13BN

Green Lane

DH13DG

Church Street

DH13PJ

Houghall Farm Lane

DH13SF

Farm Road

DH13EW

North Bailey

DH13TU

Elvet Hill Road

DH11QN

Gilesgate

DH13DL

Anchorage Terrace

DH14SH

North Road

DH11JJ

Ellis Leazes

DH13UA

Green Lane

DH14QX

Dunelm Court

DH14DA

Sutton Street

DH13EL

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14EE

Alexandria Crescent

DH11RE

Leazes Place

DH14PP

South Street

DH13TN

Hollingside Lane

DH13FN

Back Silver Street

DH14HA

Laburnum Avenue

DH11SQ

Freeman's Place

DH14PR

Crossgate

DH13DA

Elvet Waterside

DH13EA

Pimlico

DH13NY

Saddler Lane

DH14ES

Allergate Terrace

DH11SJ

Gilesgate

DH13AY

Hallgarth Street

DH11NU

Ferens Park

DH11SL

Riverside Place

DH13YG

Money Slack

DH13UW

Green Lane

DH13NP

Saddler Street

DH13YD

Elvet Hill Road

DH11XF

Leazes Court

DH11RT

Finney Terrace

DH14SP

North Road

DH13RD

Silver Street

DH13RH

North Bailey

DH13HF

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14EU

Allergate

DH13DY

Quarryheads Lane

DH11QZ

Claypath

DH13LY

Money Slack

DH13AF

Elvet Bridge

DH13NL

Market Place

DH13AR

Palmers Garth

DH13HL

Old Elvet

DH13ET

North Bailey

DH13RS

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13SG

Stockton Road

DH14EG

Colpitts Terrace

DH13EE

South Bailey

DH11RG

Claypath

Data Sources

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