Postcode DH1 3AR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Territorial Lane Garden.
Durham City has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Durham City has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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 3AR.
Durham City near DH1 3AR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 3AR.
In the DH1 3AR postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 3AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 29 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Day Store | 6 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ | Walking directions to 7 Day Store |
| 0.2 mi | News Express | 5 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ | Walking directions to News 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 |
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 3AR, 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 3AR 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 3AR in Durham City is £304,498 (about £260 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DH1 3AR, including St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Independent Grammar School:Durham (Good) and Durham Sixth Form Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH1 3AR is Durham, about 1,042 m away.
DH1 3AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,545 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 3AR 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.