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Durham DH2 3 area guide

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Is Durham DH2 3 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH2 3), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £152,487 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£152,487
from 154 sales
Population
19,136
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
125.5
per 1,000 · -53% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
86%
gigabit-ready · 91% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Durham DH2 3

Durham DH2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,865 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 8,707

Owned 67% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH2 3.

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Durham DH2 3: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH2 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Durham DH2 3?

Recorded crime in Durham DH2 3 runs at 125.5 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH2 3 safe?

Crime in Durham DH2 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH2 3 runs at 125.5 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH2 3?

Homes in Durham DH2 3 sell for around £152,487 on average, based on 154 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH2 3 at risk of flooding?

Durham DH2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,865 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Durham DH2 3?

There are 3 schools in Durham DH2 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH2 3 a deprived area?

Durham DH2 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).