Postcode DH1 1QF 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 very high crime levels, with around 108.0 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 1.0 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 high 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 108.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Gilesgate & Old Durham is £37,322 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from DH1 1QF.
Gilesgate & Old Durham near DH1 1QF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Gilesgate Park | Small | Walking directions to Gilesgate Park |
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 1QF postcode area, located within Gilesgate & Old Durham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 7 Days Oriental | 1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF | Walking directions to 7 Days Oriental |
| 0 mi | Mace | Green Court, County Durham, DH1 1JA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Gilesgate Convenience Store | 39 Marshall Terrace, Durham, DH1 2HX | Walking directions to Gilesgate Convenience Store |
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 1QF, 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.