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DH1 1XG

Providence Row

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

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Detailed insights for DH1 1XG

Overview

Postcode DH1 1XG 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Durham City has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from DH1 1XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Durham City near DH1 1XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DH1 1XG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Durham

N/A

Walking directions to Durham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH1 1XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWharton ParkMediumWalking directions to Wharton Park
0.2 miTerritorial Lane GardenSmallWalking directions to Territorial Lane Garden

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
6,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.66(-75%)
Burglary
7.09(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-71%)
Other theft
3.87(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-66%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
69.5%
Chinese
32
9.38%
Other White
23
6.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
3.52%
Other Asian
10
2.93%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
45.78%
Level 3 (A level)
104
33.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.47%
No qualifications
20
6.49%
Apprenticeship
8
2.6%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
22.88%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.49%
Other social rented
16
13.56%
Social rents from council
7
5.93%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

Median price£304,498
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £380K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£339,975£262
Terraced28£301,500£272
Semi-Detached19£287,995£246
Flats15£240,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 1XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 1XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Apartment 1, Finney Court, Finney Terrace, Durham, DH1 1RXFlatsLeasehold£175,000
12 Mar 2025Apartment 17, Finney Court, Finney Terrace, Durham, DH1 1RXFlatsLeasehold£245,000
17 Mar 20269, Finney Terrace, Durham, DH1 1RTTerracedFreehold£190,000
17 Dec 202543, Claypath Court, Durham, DH1 1QEFlatsLeasehold£101,250
17 Dec 20258, Claypath Court, Durham, DH1 1QEFlatsLeasehold£62,000

Schools

In the DH1 1XG postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH1 1XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusDurham Sixth Form CentreAcademy 16-19 converter

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Independent Grammar School:DurhamOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 1XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH1 1XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressClaypath, County Durham, DH1 1RHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFinlays Best-One Express68a Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NPWalking directions to Finlays Best-One Express
0.2 miTesco Express17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEveryday Oriental Food9A Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RBWalking directions to Everyday Oriental Food
0.3 miNews Express5 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQWalking directions to News Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH1 1XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Robert Freeman

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Ellie Jayne Hopgood

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mary Kelly Foy

City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyCity of DurhamE14001173
ParishCity of DurhamE04012745
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Durham CityE02004314
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 030EE01033195
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DH1 1XG

Is DH1 1XG (Durham City) safe?

The area around DH1 1XG records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near DH1 1XG?

The median sale price around DH1 1XG in Durham City is £304,498 (about £260 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH1 1XG?

There are 9 schools close to DH1 1XG, including Durham Sixth Form Centre, The Independent Grammar School:Durham (Good) and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DH1 1XG?

The closest station to DH1 1XG is Durham, about 593 m away.

How deprived is the area around DH1 1XG?

DH1 1XG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH1 1XG (Durham City) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for City of Durham covering DH1 1XG 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).

Data Sources

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.