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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

DH14EX

Wardles Terrace

DH11NY

Mayorswell Close

DH13HF

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13TB

Money Slack

DH11SQ

Freeman's Place

DH13EA

Pimlico

DH13PG

Saddler Street

DH13PN

Market Place

DH14PR

Crossgate

DH11SF

Orchard Drive

DH11TA

Leazes Lane

DH13DR

Union Place

DH13TG

South Road

DH14EG

Colpitts Terrace

DH11JY

Orchard Drive

DH13AG

Elvet Bridge

DH13JU

Elvet Waterside

DH13LQ

Elvet Hill Road

DH14QT

Margery Lane

DH14QX

Dunelm Court

DH14SQ

North Road

DH11LQ

Mayorswell Street

DH13AL

New Elvet

DH13JS

Court Lane

DH13LA

Green Lane

DH14ES

Allergate Terrace

DH13EX

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13UW

Green Lane

DH14PP

South Street

DH11LF

Orchard Drive

DH13AU

Mavin Street

DH13EP

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13HW

Old Elvet

DH13JN

Old Elvet

DH13JT

Elvet Waterside

DH13LT

Money Slack

DH13NE

Market Place

DH13ST

Darlington Road

DH13UD

Green Lane

DH13UN

Green Lane

DH14RT

Bridge Street

DH13TU

Elvet Hill Road

DH11JL

Douglas Villas

DH13RP

Back Silver Street

DH14UQ

North Road

DH11JP

Kepier Villas

DH11JR

Gilesgate

DH11QT

Claypath

DH13BN

Green Lane

DH13NY

Saddler Lane

DH13RS

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH11SL

Riverside Place

DH13DN

Church Street Head

DH11SW

Freemans Quay

DH13DB

New Elvet

DH13DG

Church Street

DH13NU

Saddler Street

DH11QW

Gilesgate

DH13EW

North Bailey

DH11QS

Claypath

DH13EE

South Bailey

DH13HL

Old Elvet

DH14DG

East Atherton Street

DH14DJ

Atherton Street

DH14FQ

Mowbray Street

DH11TB

Pelaw Leazes Lane

DH11WA

Claypath

DH13AW

Court Lane

DH13BH

Hallgarth View

DH13DP

Boyd Street

DH13ES

Dun Cow Lane

DH14DA

Sutton Street

DH14PT

Crossgate

DH13BJ

The Hallgarth

DH13LN

Elvet Hill Road

DH14EQ

Hawthorn Terrace

DH14GY

Byland Close

DH14SE

North Road

DH11JX

Ferens Close

DH14AY

Priors Path

DH11RG

Claypath

DH13SN

Farm Road

DH11RZ

Gilesgate

DH13DZ

Quarryheads Lane

DH13SE

Stockton Road

DH11BW

Edmunds Vale

DH11UR

Magdalene Heights

DH13BA

Mount Joy Crescent

DH13LB

Millhill Lane

DH14ET

Allergate

DH14HA

Laburnum Avenue

DH13NG

Market Place

DH13PQ

Saddler Street

DH13AT

Hallgarth Street

DH13DU

Gladstone Villas

DH13LE

Elvet Hill Road

DH13AQ

New Elvet

DH13DY

Quarryheads Lane

DH13EN

Old Elvet

DH14HF

Alexandria Crescent

Data Sources

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