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Durham DH5 9 area guide

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Is Durham DH5 9 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH5 9), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £158,323 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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 DH5 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH5 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (54 of 4,212) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 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: £35,932 (85 sales)1996: £39,144 (84 sales)1997: £41,370 (84 sales)1998: £47,899 (97 sales)1999: £51,814 (84 sales)2000: £40,009 (95 sales)2001: £46,988 (136 sales)2002: £55,658 (148 sales)2003: £63,388 (151 sales)2004: £85,076 (180 sales)2005: £102,367 (151 sales)2006: £120,028 (108 sales)2007: £121,551 (138 sales)2008: £93,648 (82 sales)2009: £98,638 (73 sales)2010: £123,011 (46 sales)2011: £90,476 (70 sales)2012: £107,178 (52 sales)2013: £105,444 (68 sales)2014: £131,924 (71 sales)2015: £113,800 (67 sales)2016: £122,301 (120 sales)2017: £162,858 (181 sales)2018: £183,967 (147 sales)2019: £158,219 (157 sales)2020: £196,392 (189 sales)2021: £154,294 (264 sales)2022: £157,815 (289 sales)2023: £150,676 (186 sales)2024: £158,323 (178 sales)2025: £191,806 (169 sales)2026: £158,748 (33 sales) 2026: £158,748 (33 sales) — part year so far £196,392 £35,932 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH5 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 62 crimesJun 24: 73 crimesJul 24: 66 crimesAug 24: 67 crimesSep 24: 44 crimesOct 24: 51 crimesNov 24: 70 crimesDec 24: 65 crimesJan 25: 57 crimesFeb 25: 32 crimesMar 25: 59 crimesApr 25: 66 crimesMay 25: 34 crimesJun 25: 55 crimesJul 25: 56 crimesAug 25: 57 crimesSep 25: 73 crimesOct 25: 56 crimesNov 25: 66 crimesDec 25: 59 crimesJan 26: 25 crimesMar 26: 45 crimesApr 26: 37 crimes Apr 26: 37 crimes 73 25 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DH5 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 55/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
33%
Households with children
25%
Households
5,903

Owned 61% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH5 9.

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Durham DH5 9: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH5 9 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH5 9), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £158,323 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Durham DH5 9?

Recorded crime in Durham DH5 9 runs at 168.2 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH5 9 safe?

Crime in Durham DH5 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH5 9 runs at 168.2 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH5 9?

Homes in Durham DH5 9 sell for around £158,323 on average, based on 178 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH5 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH5 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (54 of 4,212) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH5 9?

There are 4 schools in Durham DH5 9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH5 9 a deprived area?

Durham DH5 9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).