Postcode DH1 3BF 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. The average income per household in Durham City is £52,401 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 6.4% 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 3BF.
Durham City near DH1 3BF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Territorial Lane Garden | Small | Walking directions to Territorial Lane Garden |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £289,748 in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £280,598 |
| Terraced | 32 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
In the DH1 3BF 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 3BF
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 3BF, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.