Postcode DH1 1HY 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 Gilesgate & Old Durham area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.1 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cross Fields.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from DH1 1HY.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 1HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £283,000 in Elvet and Gilesgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £335,000 |
10 years price trend in Elvet and Gilesgate
In the DH1 1HY postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.