Postcode DH1 1SQ 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 Durham City area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Durham City is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Durham City has a 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 153.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Durham City is £37,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from DH1 1SQ.
Durham City near DH1 1SQ 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 |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Elvet and Gilesgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £552,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elvet and Gilesgate
In the DH1 1SQ postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Claypath, County Durham, DH1 1RH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Durham Food Store | 83 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG | Walking directions to Durham Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Finlays Best-One Express | 68a Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP | Walking directions to Finlays Best-One Express |
| 0.2 mi | Everyday Oriental Food | 9A Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB | Walking directions to Everyday Oriental Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.