Area Information for Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL

Old Elvet in Durham is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Elvet and Gilesgate ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of City of Durham. This page combines information for the address Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DH1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DH1 3HL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority County Durham
Ward Elvet and Gilesgate
Constituency City of Durham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 12 property sales in Old Elvet, DH1 3HL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Durham (Durham City)), and the Durham Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL:

Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3LZ
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3EN
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JJ
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN
Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DH1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in Old Elvet since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 17
Terraced 95
Flat (Purpose-Built) 52
Flat (Converted) 19
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 11
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 202
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Old Elvet, Durham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 79% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 159
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 203

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 65
Two People 51
Three People 18
Four People 25
Five People 22
Six People 18
Seven People 4
8+ People 3
Total 206

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Old Elvet, Durham consists predominantly of households that are not single-person or single-family units, an unusually high level for an area. These households are commonly house shares or Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Household Composition
1 Person Household 64
Family Household 24
Other Household 114
Total 202

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 93
Deprived In One Dimension 92
Deprived In Two Dimensions 17
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 202

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in City of Durham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 280
Female 293
Total 573

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Elvet and Gilesgate ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 0
10-14 0
15-19 22
20-24 457
25-29 28
30-34 8
35-39 3
40-44 4
45-49 2
50-54 7
55-59 7
60-64 4
65-69 5
70-74 6
75-79 7
80-84 7
85+ 3
Total 570

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of DH1 3HL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 92% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 530
Married 28
Separated 2
Divorced 3
Widowed 8
Total 571

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 395
Good 138
Fair 34
Bad 5
Very Bad 2
Total 574

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 160
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 389
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 8
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0
No GCSEs or Equivalent 5
Other 4
Total 572

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 82% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 471
Mixed Ethnicity 34
Indian 16
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 21
Other Asian 9
Black African 3
Arab 9
Other 8
Total 574

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 450
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 54
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 14
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 572

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 450
10+ Years 39
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 30
Less Than 2 Years 45
Total 573

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DH1 3HL.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 481
Republic of Ireland 11
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 9
Middle East or Asia 24
North America or Caribbean 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 313
Christian 142
Buddhist 8
Hindu 7
Jewish 6
Muslim 16
Sikh 1
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 76
Total 575

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Elvet and Gilesgate ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 88% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 26
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 7
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 501
Retired 24
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 0
Total 570

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 44
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 101

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 26
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 5
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 3
Semi-Routine Occupation 4
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 4
Full-time Student 501
Total 572

Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL is within the Durham (Durham City) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Old Elvet
Neighbourhood Team Address Durham (Durham City)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to DH1 3HL. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DH1 3HL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest railway stations to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest railway station is Durham, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Durham 0.6 miles
Chester-le-Street 5.5 miles
Bishop Auckland 9.2 miles
Seaham 11 miles
Shildon 11 miles
Horden 11 miles
Newton Aycliffe 12 miles
Sunderland 12 miles
Heworth 13 miles
Heighington 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School, approximately 510 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham 0.9 miles
    
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 1.1 miles
    
Durham High School for Girls 1.5 miles  
Framwellgate School Durham 1.6 miles
    
Belmont Community School 1.8 miles  
Durham Academy 2.7 miles
    
Hetton Academy 5.3 miles
    
Hermitage Academy 5.3 miles
    
Park View School 5.6 miles
    
Whitworth Park Academy 5.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Centre, approximately 390 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is Elvet Dental Practice, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is University Hospital Of North Durham, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately 370 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DH1 3HL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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