Durham DH97 1 area guide
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Is Durham DH97 1 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH97 1), recorded crime is 8497% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 8497% above average
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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.
Population
1,294
Recorded crime
23000.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DH97 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 637
Owned 83% · Social rent 3% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DH97 1.
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Durham DH97 1: frequently asked questions
Is Durham DH97 1 a good place to live?
In Durham (DH97 1), recorded crime is 8497% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Durham DH97 1?
Recorded crime in Durham DH97 1 runs at 23000.0 per 1,000 properties, 8497% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Durham DH97 1 safe?
Crime in Durham DH97 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH97 1 runs at 23000.0 per 1,000 properties, 8497% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Durham DH97 1 a deprived area?
Durham DH97 1 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).