Postcode DH1 3JU 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 107.9 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cross Fields.
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 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH1 3JU.
Durham City near DH1 3JU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cross Fields | Small | Walking directions to Cross Fields |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Elvet and Gilesgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £552,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elvet and Gilesgate
In the DH1 3JU postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 3JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 29 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | 7 Day Store | 6 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ | Walking directions to 7 Day Store |
| 0.4 mi | News Express | 5 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ | Walking directions to News Express |
| 0.5 mi | 7 Days Oriental | 1 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF | Walking directions to 7 Days Oriental |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | Green Court, County Durham, DH1 1JA | Walking directions to Mace |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.