Postcode DH1 4EP is located in an urban city, within the Neville's Cross ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Durham City area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Durham City has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Durham City has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from DH1 4EP.
Durham City near DH1 4EP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wharton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wharton Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £292 per square foot) in Neville's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £545,000 | £359 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £325,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 14 | £296,500 | £263 |
| Flats | 3 | £190,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465,000 | £174,000 | £225,000 | £296,750 |
| 2017 | £451,500 | £162,000 | £247,248 | £260,500 |
| 2018 | £459,995 | £163,000 | £270,495 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £442,495 | £157,750 | £290,000 | £282,500 |
| 2020 | £494,998 | £305,000 | £289,745 | £289,995 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £186,250 | £295,000 | £301,250 |
| 2022 | £525,495 | £178,500 | £335,000 | £267,500 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £197,000 | £324,995 | £288,350 |
| 2024 | £583,500 | £170,000 | £322,500 | £333,500 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £190,000 | £322,500 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £250,000 | £360,000 | £477,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263 | £182 | £197 | £229 |
| 2017 | £267 | £213 | £226 | £225 |
| 2018 | £267 | £208 | £232 | £196 |
| 2019 | £274 | £186 | £250 | £208 |
| 2020 | £281 | £227 | £239 | £221 |
| 2021 | £291 | £206 | £252 | £217 |
| 2022 | £312 | £231 | £276 | £215 |
| 2023 | £296 | £273 | £274 | £243 |
| 2024 | £331 | £225 | £276 | £265 |
| 2025 | £352 | £243 | £281 | £250 |
| 2026 | £365 | £357 | £285 | £295 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH1 4EP.
In the DH1 4EP postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 4EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aroma Rise | 57 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF | Walking directions to Aroma Rise |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 18 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | ST News | 71C North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQ | Walking directions to ST News |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 4 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 3 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 4EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Scott
Neville's Cross - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Brown
Neville's Cross - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH1 4EP records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4EP in Durham City is £377,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DH1 4EP, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DH1 4EP is Durham, about 524 m away.
DH1 4EP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,843 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 4EP is Mary Kelly Foy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elizabeth Scott (Liberal Democrats) and Liz Brown (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.