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Gilesgate & Old Durham

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About

Gilesgate & Old Durham is situated just east of Durham city centre, across the River Wear. The area includes residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by open land and the river, providing a transition from the urban core to the countryside.

A notable feature is the preserved earthworks of Old Durham Gardens, a 17th-century formal garden. The area also contains the site of a medieval hospital and the expansive grounds of Durham University's sports fields. These elements create a landscape where historical traces are woven into the everyday residential setting.

Area overview

On average Gilesgate & Old Durham has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year. There are 4 schools in Gilesgate & Old Durham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gilesgate & Old Durham is home to around 6,746 people, with a population density of about 2,086.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gilesgate & Old Durham Population
6,746
Population density
2,086.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.36(+356%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.88(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.8(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.01(+40%)
Public order
13.79(+68%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,447
80.68%
Other White
422
6.25%
Chinese
181
2.68%
Arab
105
1.56%
Other Asian
100
1.48%
Total population: 6,751

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,783
31.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
23.76%
No qualifications
1,257
21.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
592
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
428
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,716

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
787
26.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
731
24.64%
Owns outright
617
20.8%
Owns with a mortgage
391
13.18%
Social rents from council
372
12.54%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in Gilesgate & Old Durham

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Gilesgate & Old Durham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £392,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gilesgate & Old Durham 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 Gilesgate & Old Durham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£280,000
Flats3£124,250
Semi-Detached13£195,000
Terraced19£159,000

10 years median price trend in Gilesgate & Old Durham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilesgate & Old Durham.

All postcodes in Gilesgate & Old Durham

DH11UP

Grove House Drive

DH12HP

St Hilds Court

DH12JA

St Josephs Close

DH11PP

Annand Road

DH11PE

Sharp Crescent

DH12HA

Ash Avenue

DH12RG

Adolphus Place

DH11PG

Kepier Crescent

DH12LB

The Moorlands

DH11PD

Moor Crescent

DH12SS

Mcintyre Way

DH12HB

Maple Avenue

DH11PW

Annand Road

DH12HZ

Belles Ville

DH11PQ

Kepier Crescent

DH11DE

Birchgrove Avenue

DH12JQ

Mill Lane

DH12QG

Sunderland Road

DH11QB

Green Court

DH12XH

Renny's Lane

DH11HY

Gilesgate

DH11JG

Heaviside Place

DH12JF

Frank Street

DH11JF

Long Acres

DH12EU

Fir Avenue

DH12FT

Cuthbert Avenue

DH12FW

Catley Mews

DH11EP

Wakenshaw Road

DH12FP

Outberry Way

DH12RW

Rennys Lane

DH12ED

Cuthbert Avenue

DH12TP

Chandler Close

DH11PY

Mackintosh Court

DH12RZ

Bent House Lane

DH12GY

Renny's Lane

DH11PR

Roosevelt Road

DH12XU

Renny's Lane

DH12HS

Providence Place

DH12LE

North View

DH12LN

Sherburn Road Flats

DH11PT

Cooper Square

DH12RB

Renny's Lane

DH12YB

Belmont

DH12XJ

Dragonville Industrial Park

DH12JY

Edge Court

DH11PA

Thrush Cross Place

DH12TN

Habgood Drive

DH11ET

Montgomery Road

DH12FZ

Bede Avenue

DH12HY

Bells Ville

DH12LZ

Rennys Lane

DH12TW

Habgood Drive

DH11PJ

Musgrave Gardens

DH12RN

Teasdale Terrace

DH12QH

Sunderland Road

DH12RE

Rennys Lane

DH12JU

Young Street

DH12EF

Sutherland Place

DH12LA

Edge Court

DH12LD

The Moorlands

DH12DS

Regents Court

DH12LF

Sunderland Road

DH11QF

Maynards Row

DH12RH

Dragon Lane

DH11EZ

Montgomery Road

DH11PL

Musgrave Gardens

DH11JQ

Shepherds Court

DH11EY

Gort Place

DH12JH

Mill House Court

DH12EP

Front Street

DH12FL

Burnhope Close

DH12XW

Dragonville Industrial Park

DH12HJ

Eden Terrace

DH12HD

Herons Court

DH11QQ

Gilesgate

DH11QG

Gilesgate

DH11LJ

Station Lane

DH12HN

Alma Place

DH11DQ

Elmfield Avenue

DH12QJ

Wynyard Grove

DH12FE

Islington Drive

DH11PU

Edward Street

DH12FG

Kilmond Way

DH11LG

Magdalene Street

DH11HS

The Sidings

DH12XL

Damson Way

DH12LG

Sunderland Road

DH12DU

Booths Bungalows

DH12RS

Rennys Lane

DH11PX

Churchill Avenue

DH12WP

Dragonville Retail Park

DH11PZ

Mackintosh Court

DH12XD

Damson Way

DH12JS

Willans Buildings

DH12ET

Oak Avenue

DH11JA

Gilesgate

DH12JJ

Mill House Court

DH12RP

Durham City Retail Park

DH12JZ

Edge Court

DH12HR

Belle Vue Terrace

Data Sources

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