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Durham DH7 0 area guide

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Is Durham DH7 0 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH7 0), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £207,003 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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.

Flood risk in Durham DH7 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH7 0 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (216 of 3,523) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 169 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: £45,057 (47 sales)1996: £57,707 (71 sales)1997: £60,481 (113 sales)1998: £65,435 (93 sales)1999: £64,467 (85 sales)2000: £67,895 (93 sales)2001: £80,903 (101 sales)2002: £95,432 (133 sales)2003: £132,532 (91 sales)2004: £145,688 (102 sales)2005: £140,203 (91 sales)2006: £147,190 (129 sales)2007: £165,103 (133 sales)2008: £153,797 (80 sales)2009: £150,633 (52 sales)2010: £172,557 (76 sales)2011: £155,082 (91 sales)2012: £145,965 (72 sales)2013: £151,717 (68 sales)2014: £141,571 (105 sales)2015: £170,575 (95 sales)2016: £161,007 (111 sales)2017: £172,810 (105 sales)2018: £163,483 (108 sales)2019: £211,893 (109 sales)2020: £200,772 (120 sales)2021: £203,523 (118 sales)2022: £237,247 (115 sales)2023: £189,992 (86 sales)2024: £207,003 (98 sales)2025: £231,623 (123 sales)2026: £196,059 (17 sales) 2026: £196,059 (17 sales) — part year so far £237,247 £45,057 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH7 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 18 crimesJun 24: 22 crimesJul 24: 12 crimesAug 24: 18 crimesSep 24: 28 crimesOct 24: 23 crimesNov 24: 14 crimesDec 24: 22 crimesJan 25: 25 crimesFeb 25: 18 crimesMar 25: 26 crimesApr 25: 15 crimesJun 25: 31 crimesJul 25: 22 crimesAug 25: 15 crimesSep 25: 27 crimesOct 25: 25 crimesNov 25: 13 crimesDec 25: 27 crimesJan 26: 29 crimesFeb 26: 24 crimesMar 26: 24 crimesApr 26: 13 crimes Apr 26: 13 crimes 31 12 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DH7 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
31%
Households with children
24%
Households
3,473

Owned 72% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH7 0.

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Durham DH7 0: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH7 0 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH7 0), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £207,003 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

What is the crime rate in Durham DH7 0?

Recorded crime in Durham DH7 0 runs at 61.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH7 0 safe?

Crime in Durham DH7 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH7 0 runs at 61.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH7 0?

Homes in Durham DH7 0 sell for around £207,003 on average, based on 98 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH7 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH7 0 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (216 of 3,523) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 169 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH7 0?

There are 4 schools in Durham DH7 0 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Durham DH7 0 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Durham DH7 0, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Durham DH7 0 a deprived area?

Durham DH7 0 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).