Postcode DH1 1SL 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 high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year. The nearest station is Durham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Durham City has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Durham City has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from DH1 1SL.
Durham City near DH1 1SL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wharton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wharton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Territorial Lane Garden | Small | Walking directions to Territorial Lane Garden |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £304,498 (about £260 per square foot) in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £339,975 | £262 |
| Terraced | 28 | £301,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £287,995 | £246 |
| Flats | 15 | £240,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £162,500 | £161,000 | £167,750 |
| 2017 | £288,500 | £179,500 | £150,920 | £241,750 |
| 2018 | £335,000 | £164,000 | £220,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £262,500 | £212,475 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £275,500 | £194,950 | £279,950 | £189,000 |
| 2021 | £342,000 | £187,475 | £225,000 | £270,703 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £154,000 | £185,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £380,000 | £189,950 | £260,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £356,250 | £231,500 | £237,500 | £287,000 |
| 2025 | £338,554 | £166,000 | £279,500 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £247,500 | £402,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £248 | £182 | £183 |
| 2017 | £205 | £237 | £142 | £217 |
| 2018 | £236 | £233 | £179 | £232 |
| 2019 | £216 | £271 | £198 | £250 |
| 2020 | £215 | £257 | £250 | £207 |
| 2021 | £298 | £282 | £238 | £241 |
| 2022 | £284 | £234 | £165 | £241 |
| 2023 | £281 | £269 | £228 | £238 |
| 2024 | £274 | £306 | £237 | £216 |
| 2025 | £262 | £255 | £230 | £267 |
| 2026 | £303 | £235 | £344 | £214 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 1SL.
In the DH1 1SL postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Claypath, County Durham, DH1 1RH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Taste The Orient | Framwelgate Bridge, County Durham, DH1 4SL | Walking directions to Taste The Orient |
| 0.2 mi | Everyday Oriental Food | 9A Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB | Walking directions to Everyday Oriental Food |
| 0.2 mi | Finlays Best-One Express | 68a Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP | Walking directions to Finlays Best-One 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 1SL, 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
The area around DH1 1SL records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DH1 1SL in Durham City is £304,498 (about £260 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DH1 1SL, including Durham Sixth Form Centre, The Independent Grammar School:Durham (Good) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH1 1SL is Durham, about 363 m away.
DH1 1SL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for City of Durham covering DH1 1SL is Mary Kelly Foy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Robert Freeman (Liberal Democrats) and Ellie Jayne Hopgood (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.