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Durham DH3 3 area guide

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Is Durham DH3 3 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH3 3), recorded crime is 90% above the national average, homes sell for around £153,012 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 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
£153,012
from 141 sales
Population
10,550
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
509.4
per 1,000 · +90% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Durham DH3 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH3 3 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (255 of 3,964) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 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 DH3 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 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 DH3 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 82/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 5,114

Owned 71% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH3 3.

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Durham DH3 3: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH3 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Durham DH3 3?

Recorded crime in Durham DH3 3 runs at 509.4 per 1,000 properties, 90% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH3 3 safe?

Crime in Durham DH3 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH3 3 runs at 509.4 per 1,000 properties, 90% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH3 3?

Homes in Durham DH3 3 sell for around £153,012 on average, based on 141 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH3 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH3 3 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (255 of 3,964) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH3 3?

There are 4 schools in Durham DH3 3 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH3 3 a deprived area?

Durham DH3 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).