Postcode DH1 1HZ is located in an urban city, within the Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Gilesgate & Old Durham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Cross Fields.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Gilesgate & Old Durham has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from DH1 1HZ.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 1HZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Gilesgate Park | Small | Walking directions to Gilesgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Territorial Lane Garden | Small | Walking directions to Territorial Lane Garden |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £289,748 in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £280,598 |
| Terraced | 32 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
In the DH1 1HZ postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days Oriental | 1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF | Walking directions to 7 Days Oriental |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Green Court, County Durham, DH1 1JA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Gilesgate Off License | 7 Gort Place, Durham, DH1 1EY | Walking directions to Gilesgate Off License |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH1 1HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Robert Freeman
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe - Elected 1 May 2025
Ellie Jayne Hopgood
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.