Postcode DH1 4PR 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Durham City has a moderate 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 33.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from DH1 4PR.
Durham City near DH1 4PR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Durham | N/A | Walking directions to Durham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wharton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wharton Park |
| 0.4 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 4PR postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 4PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 4 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 3 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | ST News | 71C North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQ | Walking directions to ST News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Taste The Orient | Framwelgate Bridge, County Durham, DH1 4SL | Walking directions to Taste The Orient |
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 4PR, 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.