Postcode sector · DH2 1

Durham DH2 1 area guide

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Is Durham DH2 1 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH2 1), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £174,962 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£174,962
from 208 sales
Population
19,363
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
269.9
per 1,000 · +1% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
86%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Durham DH2 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH2 1 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (10 of 5,651) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH2 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (51 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DH2 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 66/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 8,833

Owned 65% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH2 1.

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Durham DH2 1: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH2 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Durham DH2 1?

Recorded crime in Durham DH2 1 runs at 269.9 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH2 1 safe?

Crime in Durham DH2 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH2 1 runs at 269.9 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH2 1?

Homes in Durham DH2 1 sell for around £174,962 on average, based on 208 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH2 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH2 1 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (10 of 5,651) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH2 1?

There are 4 schools in Durham DH2 1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH2 1 a deprived area?

Durham DH2 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).