Postcode DH1 1EE is located in an urban city, within the Belmont ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Gilesgate & Old Durham area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Meadowfield.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £32,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from DH1 1EE.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 1EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meadowfield | Large | Walking directions to Meadowfield |
| 0.5 mi | Gilesgate Park | Small | Walking directions to Gilesgate Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Belmont
In the DH1 1EE postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gilesgate Convenience Store | 39 Marshall Terrace, Durham, DH1 2HX | Walking directions to Gilesgate Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gilesgate Off License | 7 Gort Place, Durham, DH1 1EY | Walking directions to Gilesgate Off License |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Alma Place, County Durham, DH1 2HN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2XQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Damson Way, Dragonville, Durham, DH1 2YN | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.