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Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor

About

Pity Me and Framwellgate Moor are neighbouring settlements on the northern outskirts of Durham city. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and local shopping parades. It functions as a commuter suburb, with good road links to the city centre and the A1 motorway.

The landscape is defined by its position on the edge of the Wear Valley. A notable local feature is the presence of the old railway line, now a walking and cycling path that follows the route towards Chester-le-Street. This green corridor provides a contrast to the surrounding built environment.

Area overview

On average Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor is £48,683 per year. There are 5 schools in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor is home to around 6,195 people, with a population density of about 2,439.6 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor Population

6,195

Population density

2,439.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.53(-52%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.72(-40%)

Public order

9.04(+3%)

Shoplifting

5.97(-51%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.33(-55%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,259

84.86%

Other White

220

3.55%

Indian

117

1.89%

Other Asian

103

1.66%

Chinese

1.58%

Total population: 6,197

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,048

40.09%

No qualifications

826

16.17%

Level 3 (A level)

815

15.95%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

637

12.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

388

7.59%

Total 16+ residents: 5,109

Housing

Owns outright

1,002

33.89%

Owns with a mortgage

856

28.95%

Private landlord or letting agency

431

14.58%

Other social rented

343

11.6%

Social rents from council

256

8.66%

Total households: 2,957

Property prices in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£415,000	£272,500	£302,500	£551,250	£638,250
Flats	9	£102,500	£80,200	£91,000	£112,500	£158,000
Semi-Detached	45	£185,000	£116,080	£140,000	£231,000	£330,000
Terraced	17	£137,000	£100,000	£125,000	£183,000	£257,200

10 years median price trend in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor

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