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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).

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 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)

1995: £51,032 (139 sales)1996: £51,328 (134 sales)1997: £53,573 (175 sales)1998: £52,356 (153 sales)1999: £51,054 (146 sales)2000: £56,153 (181 sales)2001: £60,874 (185 sales)2002: £79,635 (249 sales)2003: £88,975 (161 sales)2004: £108,497 (179 sales)2005: £112,568 (186 sales)2006: £125,414 (174 sales)2007: £119,593 (231 sales)2008: £107,513 (104 sales)2009: £100,970 (47 sales)2010: £117,567 (61 sales)2011: £112,973 (103 sales)2012: £130,127 (88 sales)2013: £130,157 (122 sales)2014: £153,311 (170 sales)2015: £141,653 (141 sales)2016: £192,944 (153 sales)2017: £167,600 (202 sales)2018: £164,493 (173 sales)2019: £167,351 (247 sales)2020: £164,379 (161 sales)2021: £185,184 (183 sales)2022: £172,154 (186 sales)2023: £179,084 (138 sales)2024: £189,817 (150 sales)2025: £167,875 (141 sales)2026: £172,158 (47 sales) 2026: £172,158 (47 sales) — part year so far £192,944 £51,032 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

May 24: 65 crimesJun 24: 80 crimesJul 24: 71 crimesAug 24: 65 crimesSep 24: 71 crimesOct 24: 99 crimesNov 24: 91 crimesDec 24: 68 crimesJan 25: 92 crimesFeb 25: 57 crimesMar 25: 70 crimesApr 25: 68 crimesJun 25: 72 crimesJul 25: 90 crimesAug 25: 116 crimesSep 25: 76 crimesOct 25: 104 crimesNov 25: 90 crimesDec 25: 95 crimesJan 26: 73 crimesFeb 26: 95 crimesMar 26: 100 crimesApr 26: 87 crimes Apr 26: 87 crimes 116 57 May 24 Apr 26

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).