Property profile

7 AshwoodLeazes Lane

DH1 1HT

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

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Map showing 7 Ashwood, Leazes Lane, Durham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£245,000

Terraced sold in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Apr 2026
£240,000Change since last sale: +£7,000 (+2.8%)
Annualised change
+6.4% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +7.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £262 per sq ft
£193 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£70 per sq ft (−27%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
£340,000Estimate vs local median: −£93,000 (−27%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area119 m² / 1,281 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection15 Sept 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Apr 2026£240,000-17%
09 Jul 2010£290,000+0%
10 May 2004£290,000-

Local market

Property prices in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £433K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£397,995£290
Terraced20£340,000£262
Semi-Detached24£287,495£238
Flats13£240,000£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£160,000£161,000£170,000
2017£288,500£179,500£150,920£241,750
2018£335,000£164,000£220,000£235,000
2019£262,500£212,475£260,000£260,000
2020£275,500£194,950£279,950£189,000
2021£342,000£187,475£225,000£270,703
2022£370,000£154,000£185,000£290,000
2023£380,000£189,950£260,000£210,000
2024£356,250£231,500£237,500£287,000
2025£341,050£166,000£265,995£270,000
2026£410,000£240,000£330,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£264£182£198
2017£204£237£142£217
2018£236£233£179£232
2019£216£271£198£250
2020£215£257£250£207
2021£298£282£238£241
2022£284£234£165£241
2023£281£269£228£238
2024£274£306£237£216
2025£262£255£225£267
2026£303£262£275£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 1HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 1HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 20267, Ashwood, Durham, DH1 1HTTerracedFreehold£240,000
03 Oct 20252, Magdalene Heights, Durham, DH1 1URTerracedFreehold£270,000
14 Nov 202536, Douglas Villas, Durham, DH1 1JLTerracedFreehold£225,000
05 Jan 202622, Ellis Leazes, Durham, DH1 1JJTerracedFreehold£240,000
22 May 202612, Renny Street, Durham, DH1 1JNTerracedFreehold£400,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Ashwood, Durham, Durham-104 m²-
2, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold89 m²£260,000 (2019)
3, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold99 m²£255,000 (2021)
4, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold119 m²£295,000 (2012)
5, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold140 m²£310,000 (2018)
6, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold115 m²£320,000 (2018)
8, Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold143 m²£249,000 (2014)
9 Ashwood, Leazes Lane, DurhamFreehold116 m²£310,000 (2004)

Area insights for DH1 1HT

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Overview

Postcode DH1 1HT is located in an urban city, within the Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Durham City area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year. The median sale price in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe is £325,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,434 and £432,500. The nearest station is Durham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cross Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Durham City has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,495 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Durham City has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from DH1 1HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Durham City near DH1 1HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DH1 1HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Durham

N/A

Walking directions to Durham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH1 1HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCross FieldsSmallWalking directions to Cross Fields
0.3 miGilesgate ParkSmallWalking directions to Gilesgate Park
0.4 miTerritorial Lane GardenSmallWalking directions to Territorial Lane Garden

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
3,035.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.66(-75%)
Burglary
7.09(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-71%)
Other theft
3.87(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-66%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
68.66%
Other White
40
8.53%
Chinese
32
6.82%
Indian
18
3.84%
African
12
2.56%
Total population: 469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
396
84.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
9.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
2.14%
No qualifications
9
1.92%
Other
6
1.28%
Total 16+ residents: 468

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
32
80%
Owns outright
3
7.5%
Owns with a mortgage
3
7.5%
Social rents from council
2
5%
Total households: 40

Schools

In the DH1 1HT postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DH1 1HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 mi16 plusDurham Sixth Form CentreAcademy 16-19 converter
0.6 miPrimaryLaurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miPrimarySt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH1 1HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH1 1HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 mi7 Days Oriental1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QFWalking directions to 7 Days Oriental
0.3 miMaceGreen Court, County Durham, DH1 1JAWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miSainsbury's Local9 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2LHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressClaypath, County Durham, DH1 1RHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miGilesgate Off License7 Gort Place, Durham, DH1 1EYWalking directions to Gilesgate Off License