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Elvet and Gilesgate

About

Elvet and Gilesgate is a ward in Durham, County Durham, known for its mix of residential and historic areas. The ward includes parts of Durham city centre, with landmarks like Durham Cathedral and the River Wear nearby. It has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to students, families, and long-term residents. The area is well-connected, with bus routes and walking paths linking it to the university and city amenities.

Gilesgate Moor, part of the ward, features local shops, schools, and green spaces like Whinney Hill Park. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events and facilities serving residents of all ages. Its proximity to Durham University adds a student presence, blending with established neighborhoods. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter suburban living, making it a practical choice for many.

Area overview

On average Elvet and Gilesgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elvet and Gilesgate is £39,143 per year. There are 3 schools in Elvet and Gilesgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Elvet and Gilesgate

DH13PN

Market Place

DH14FJ

Framwelgate Peth

DH14FU

Millburngate

DH14PR

Crossgate

DH15TE

Frankland Lane

DH11SF

Orchard Drive

DH11JY

Orchard Drive

DH11QJ

St Hild's Lane

DH11TA

Leazes Lane

DH13AG

Elvet Bridge

DH13DR

Stockton Road

DH13JU

Elvet Waterside

DH14QT

Margery Lane

DH14QX

South Street

DH14SQ

Millburngate

DH11LJ

Gilesgate

DH11LQ

Mayorswell Street

DH13AL

Court Lane

DH13EX

Durham City

DH13JS

Court Lane

DH13LA

Green Lane

DH13UW

Green Lane

DH14ES

Allergate

DH14PP

South Street

DH11JL

Douglas Villas

DH11LF

Orchard Drive

DH13AU

Mavin Street

DH13EP

Durham City

DH13HW

Green Lane

DH13JN

Old Elvet

DH13JT

Elvet Waterside

DH13NE

Market Place

DH13RP

Back Silver Street

DH13UD

Green Lane

DH13UN

Green Lane

DH14RT

Alexandria Crescent

DH13RS

Durham City

DH14UQ

North Road

DH11HY

Gilesgate

DH11JP

Bakehouse Lane

DH11JR

Gilesgate

DH11QT

Claypath

DH11SL

Freeman's Place

DH13BN

Green Lane

DH13DN

Church Street Head

DH13NY

Saddler Lane

DH11QG

Gilesgate

DH11QW

Gilesgate

DH11SW

Freeman's Place

DH13DB

New Elvet

DH13DG

Church Street

DH13EW

North Bailey

DH13NU

Owengate

DH14RE

North Road

DH13ES

Dun Cow Lane

DH11QS

Claypath

DH11TB

Leazes Lane

DH11WA

Claypath

DH13AW

Court Lane

DH13BH

Whinney Hill

DH13DP

Boyd Street

DH13EE

South Bailey

DH13HL

Elvet Waterside

DH14DG

East Atherton Street

DH14DJ

Atherton Street

DH14PT

Crossgate

DH11JX

Ferens Close

DH11RG

Claypath

DH13BJ

The Hallgarth

DH14FT

Millburngate

DH14SE

North Road

DH11BW

Orchard Drive

DH11RZ

Gilesgate

DH11UR

Magdalene Heights

DH13BA

High Yard

DH13DZ

Quarryheads Lane

DH14ET

Allergate

DH14GA

Framwelgate

DH15SZ

Sidegate

DH13AT

High Yard

DH13DU

Stockton Road

DH13NG

Market Place

DH13PQ

Saddler Street

DH11QF

Maynard's Row

DH11RU

Wanless Terrace

DH11UP

Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH13AN

New Elvet

DH13AQ

New Elvet

DH13DY

Quarryheads Lane

DH13EN

Old Elvet

DH14HF

Alexandria Crescent

DH14QY

St Margaret's Court

DH14RD

Castle Chare

DH11QL

Front Street

DH11XD

Claypath

DH13BL

Illingworth Grove

DH13RL

Dun Cow Lane

DH13US

Green Lane

DH14FR

Leazes Road

DH15SY

Frankland Lane