Postcode DH1 1HT is located in an urban city, within the Elvet and Gilesgate ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Durham City area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Durham City is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cross Fields.
Durham City has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Durham City has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Durham City is £37,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from DH1 1HT.
Durham City near DH1 1HT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gilesgate Park | Small | Walking directions to Gilesgate Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Elvet and Gilesgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £552,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elvet and Gilesgate
In the DH1 1HT postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 7 Days Oriental | 1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF | Walking directions to 7 Days Oriental |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Green Court, County Durham, DH1 1JA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Durham Food Store | 83 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG | Walking directions to Durham Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Claypath, County Durham, DH1 1RH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.