Postcode DH1 1RS 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 Durham City area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wharton Park.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 29.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH1 1RS.
Durham City near DH1 1RS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wharton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wharton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
| 0.3 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 1RS postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Claypath, County Durham, DH1 1RH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Finlays Best-One Express | 68a Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP | Walking directions to Finlays Best-One Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Everyday Oriental Food | 9A Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB | Walking directions to Everyday Oriental Food |
| 0.3 mi | News Express | 5 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ | Walking directions to News Express |
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 1RS, 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.