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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

DH11QL

St Hilds Lane

DH11XD

Belle Vue Court

DH13BL

Illingworth Grove

DH13PJ

Houghall Farm Lane

DH13TW

Hollingside Lane

DH13US

Gosling Place

DH13AN

New Elvet

DH14QY

St Margaret's Court

DH13RL

Dun Cow Lane

DH14BJ

Ainsley Street

DH13HB

Owengate

DH13AY

Hallgarth Street

DH13RH

North Bailey

DH14DF

Atherton Street

DH11RS

Providence Row

DH11RT

Finney Terrace

DH11RX

Finney Terrace

DH11SZ

Leazes Lane

DH14QP

South Street

DH13EJ

Saddler Street

DH13JR

Old Elvet

DH14DB

St Helens Well

DH13DW

Church Street Villas

DH13SB

Neville's Cross

DH13TQ

Hollingside Lane

DH11JW

Mayorswell Field

DH13DQ

Church Street

DH13FL

High Wood View

DH13RG

High Yard

DH13TA

Money Slack

DH14EP

Mistletoe Street

DH13LL

Neville's Cross

DH13UA

Green Lane

DH13UL

Elvet Bridge

DH11QZ

Claypath

DH13BB

Hallgarth Street

DH13SD

Stockton Road

DH13TJ

Elvet Hill Road

DH14SJ

Framwelgate Bridge

DH13HN

Old Elvet

DH13SJ

Houghall Houses

DH11SA

Claypath

DH13BP

Hallgarth Street

DH13EH

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13SG

Stockton Road

DH11TX

Blue Coat Court

DH13AP

Elvet Crescent

DH13BF

High Yard

DH13ER

Bow Lane

DH13LG

Money Slack

DH13RJ

North Bailey

DH14PW

Framwelgate Bridge

DH14SH

North Road

DH11RF

Claypath

DH13EB

Framwelgate Bridge

DH13EQ

North Bailey

DH13TN

Hollingside Lane

DH11RD

Hillcrest Mews

DH13DH

Oswald Court

DH13RD

Silver Street

DH13YD

Elvet Hill Road

DH14EW

Lawson Terrace

DH11SB

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH14DH

New Street

DH11JN

Renny Street

DH14EY

Neville Street

DH11NU

Ferens Park

DH11TS

Leazes Road

DH13BW

Elvet Waterside

DH13DT

High Wood View

DH13NL

Market Place

DH11RB

Hillcrest

DH13BE

Whinney Hill

DH13BG

Whinney Hill

DH13DA

Elvet Waterside

DH13LH

Church Street

DH14BH

Mowbray Street

Data Sources

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