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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

DH13EQ

North Bailey

DH13BP

Hallgarth Street

DH13SN

Farm Road

DH14SG

North Road

DH11SG

Orchard Drive

DH13PN

Market Place

DH14RX

North Road Head

DH13TG

South Road

DH13LQ

Elvet Hill Road

DH14DF

Atherton Street

DH13HB

Owengate

DH13EU

North Bailey

DH13UN

Green Lane

DH11QL

St Hilds Lane

DH13AH

New Elvet

DH13LS

Elvet Hill Road

DH13ES

Dun Cow Lane

DH11SA

Claypath

DH13LA

Green Lane

DH11LF

Orchard Drive

DH11SX

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13BB

Hallgarth Street

DH14BW

Sutton Street

DH13AZ

Back Mount Joy

DH13SQ

Neville's Cross

DH13DW

Church Street Villas

DH11LQ

Mayorswell Street

DH14BA

Neville's Cross

DH11TB

Pelaw Leazes Lane

DH14SL

Framwelgate Bridge

DH13BA

Mount Joy Crescent

DH14DQ

Mitchell Street

DH13AQ

New Elvet

DH13FL

High Wood View

DH11QS

Claypath

DH11QT

Claypath

DH13NB

Market Place

DH14AX

Red Hills Terrace

DH13HN

Old Elvet

DH11TX

Blue Coat Court

DH14EF

Flass Street

DH13LL

Neville's Cross

DH13TA

Money Slack

DH11LA

Orchard Drive

DH14PY

Crossgate

DH11RZ

Gilesgate

DH13NU

Saddler Street

DH13JN

Old Elvet

DH11TA

Leazes Lane

DH14SJ

Framwelgate Bridge

DH13JX

Green Lane

DH13RW

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH13SD

Stockton Road

DH13BF

High Yard

DH14EP

Mistletoe Street

DH11LN

Kepier Heights

DH13AU

Mavin Street

DH13TP

Money Slack

DH11JL

Douglas Villas

DH13BL

Illingworth Grove

DH14QT

Margery Lane

DH13BE

Whinney Hill

DH13LH

Church Street

DH11XG

Providence Row

DH13RB

Silver Street

DH11JU

Mayorswell Close

DH14HF

Alexandria Crescent

DH13EJ

Saddler Street

DH13DJ

Oswald Court

DH13JA

Old Elvet

DH13EB

Framwelgate Bridge

DH13TJ

Elvet Hill Road

DH11LH

The Sands Flats

DH14PS

Crossgate

DH13LP

Elvet Hill Road

DH13DT

High Wood View

DH11RU

Wanless Terrace

Data Sources

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