Postcode DH1 4PS 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 very high crime levels, with around 238.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Durham City has a low 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 238.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from DH1 4PS.
Durham City near DH1 4PS 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 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 4PS postcode area, located within Durham City, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 4PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 4 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 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 | Aroma Rise | 57 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF | Walking directions to Aroma Rise |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.