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Durham DH1 4 area guide

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Is Durham DH1 4 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH1 4), recorded crime is 240% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,258 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Durham DH1 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH1 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (88 of 4,335) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 69 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £102,760 (104 sales)1996: £95,797 (111 sales)1997: £86,134 (148 sales)1998: £100,872 (153 sales)1999: £123,206 (154 sales)2000: £125,826 (126 sales)2001: £128,454 (139 sales)2002: £181,635 (136 sales)2003: £222,753 (129 sales)2004: £252,496 (173 sales)2005: £274,836 (178 sales)2006: £291,656 (235 sales)2007: £264,872 (129 sales)2008: £283,971 (113 sales)2009: £266,950 (90 sales)2010: £274,972 (101 sales)2011: £267,630 (79 sales)2012: £288,946 (95 sales)2013: £263,550 (120 sales)2014: £389,968 (116 sales)2015: £299,629 (139 sales)2016: £443,342 (108 sales)2017: £369,026 (102 sales)2018: £3,354,600 (117 sales)2019: £652,847 (111 sales)2020: £472,802 (81 sales)2021: £378,936 (141 sales)2022: £518,181 (113 sales)2023: £1,211,023 (103 sales)2024: £422,258 (93 sales)2025: £502,722 (109 sales)2026: £385,117 (21 sales) 2026: £385,117 (21 sales) — part year so far £3,354,600 £86,134 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH1 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 161 crimesJun 24: 211 crimesJul 24: 178 crimesAug 24: 210 crimesSep 24: 182 crimesOct 24: 205 crimesNov 24: 175 crimesDec 24: 159 crimesJan 25: 171 crimesFeb 25: 145 crimesMar 25: 143 crimesApr 25: 138 crimesJun 25: 207 crimesJul 25: 175 crimesAug 25: 175 crimesSep 25: 165 crimesOct 25: 212 crimesNov 25: 165 crimesDec 25: 172 crimesJan 26: 143 crimesFeb 26: 199 crimesMar 26: 196 crimesApr 26: 208 crimes Apr 26: 208 crimes 212 138 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DH1 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 178/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
31
One-person households
27%
Households with children
23%
Households
5,600

Owned 67% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 27%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH1 4.

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Durham DH1 4: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH1 4 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH1 4), recorded crime is 240% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,258 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Durham DH1 4?

Recorded crime in Durham DH1 4 runs at 908.3 per 1,000 properties, 240% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH1 4 safe?

Crime in Durham DH1 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH1 4 runs at 908.3 per 1,000 properties, 240% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH1 4?

Homes in Durham DH1 4 sell for around £422,258 on average, based on 93 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH1 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH1 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (88 of 4,335) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 69 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH1 4?

There are 5 schools in Durham DH1 4 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Durham DH1 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Durham DH1 4, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Durham DH1 4 a deprived area?

Durham DH1 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).