Postcode DH1 3BL 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 high crime levels, with around 113.2 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Durham City has a moderate 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 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from DH1 3BL.
Durham City near DH1 3BL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £283,000 in Elvet and Gilesgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £335,000 |
10 years price trend in Elvet and Gilesgate
In the DH1 3BL postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.