Durham DH8 1 area guide
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Is Durham DH8 1 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH8 1), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, 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.
Population
1,459
Recorded crime
500.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DH8 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 622
Owned 66% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DH8 1.
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Durham DH8 1: frequently asked questions
Is Durham DH8 1 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH8 1), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Durham DH8 1?
Recorded crime in Durham DH8 1 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Durham DH8 1 safe?
Crime in Durham DH8 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH8 1 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Durham DH8 1 a deprived area?
Durham DH8 1 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).