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DH1 2TH

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

County Durham

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Overview

Postcode DH1 2TH is located in a rural village, within the Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year. The nearest station is Durham, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DH1 2TH.

Flood risk

No risk

High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH1 2TH 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
236.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.23(-61%)
Other crime
8.46(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-73%)
Burglary
2.96(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.54(-78%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
91.79%
Other White
8
2.86%
African
7
2.5%
Other Black
3
1.07%
Bangladeshi
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
35.59%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.27%
No qualifications
33
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
36.92%
Owns with a mortgage
45
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.15%
Owns outright
10
7.69%
Social rents from council
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 2TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 2TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202541, Telford Close, Durham, DH1 2YJDetachedFreehold£450,000
27 Feb 20258, Telford Close, Durham, DH1 2YJDetachedFreehold£500,000
22 Jan 202657, Ancroft Garth, Durham, DH1 2UDDetachedFreehold£392,500

Schools

In the DH1 2TH postcode area, located within High Shincliffe & Bowburn, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH1 2TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryShincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 2TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH1 2TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLondisStockton Road, County Durham, DH6 5NEWalking directions to Londis

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 2TH, 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
ParishShincliffeE04012611
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High Shincliffe & BowburnE02004318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 041DE01020732
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH1 2TH

Is DH1 2TH (High Shincliffe & Bowburn) safe?

The area around DH1 2TH records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2TH?

The median sale price around DH1 2TH in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £304,498 (about £260 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH1 2TH?

There is 1 school close to DH1 2TH, including Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH1 2TH?

DH1 2TH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH1 2TH (High Shincliffe & Bowburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for City of Durham covering DH1 2TH 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.