Postcode DH1 5SZ 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 Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor is £69,424 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wharton Park.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor is £69,424 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from DH1 5SZ.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor near DH1 5SZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wharton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wharton Park |
| 0.5 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 5SZ postcode area, located within Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH1 5SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Claypath, County Durham, DH1 1RH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Taste The Orient | Framwelgate Bridge, County Durham, DH1 4SL | Walking directions to Taste The Orient |
| 0.4 mi | Aroma Rise | 57 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF | Walking directions to Aroma Rise |
| 0.4 mi | Finlays Best-One Express | 68a Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP | Walking directions to Finlays Best-One Express |
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 5SZ, 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.