Durham DH7 8 area guide
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Is Durham DH7 8 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH7 8), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £189,817 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 21% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£189,817
Population
11,664
Recorded crime
323.4
Schools
5
Broadband
67%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Durham DH7 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH7 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 6,486) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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 DH7 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 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 DH7 8 (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
- 44
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 5,525
Owned 59% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DH7 8.
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Durham DH7 8: frequently asked questions
Is Durham DH7 8 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH7 8), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £189,817 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Durham DH7 8?
Recorded crime in Durham DH7 8 runs at 323.4 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Durham DH7 8 safe?
Crime in Durham DH7 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH7 8 runs at 323.4 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Durham DH7 8?
Homes in Durham DH7 8 sell for around £189,817 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Durham DH7 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH7 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 6,486) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Durham DH7 8?
There are 5 schools in Durham DH7 8 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Durham DH7 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Durham DH7 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Durham DH7 8 a deprived area?
Durham DH7 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).