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Durham DH8 5 area guide

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Is Durham DH8 5 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH8 5), recorded crime is 208% above the national average, homes sell for around £172,116 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£172,116
from 184 sales
Population
12,414
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
823.3
per 1,000 · +208% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
0 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
68%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Durham DH8 5

Durham DH8 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,240 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 DH8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 DH8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 113/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 5,701

Owned 65% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH8 5.

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Durham DH8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH8 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Durham DH8 5?

Recorded crime in Durham DH8 5 runs at 823.3 per 1,000 properties, 208% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH8 5 safe?

Crime in Durham DH8 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH8 5 runs at 823.3 per 1,000 properties, 208% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH8 5?

Homes in Durham DH8 5 sell for around £172,116 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH8 5 at risk of flooding?

Durham DH8 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,240 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Durham DH8 5?

There are 2 schools in Durham DH8 5 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH8 5 a deprived area?

Durham DH8 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).