Area Information for High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ

High Street 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 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ, 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.

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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, 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 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for Superfast broadband at one or more premises. That should allow for speeds of over 30Mbps. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ 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 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ:

High Street, Durham, DH1 3UL
Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NR
Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NB
Market Place, Durham, DH1 3PN
Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
High Street, Durham, DH1 3PL

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

Using this Information Commercially

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 3
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 20
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 6
Residence in Commercial Building 12
Total 58
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Durham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 47
Rent Free 0
Total 59

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 24
Two People 8
Three People 8
Four People 6
Five People 6
Six People 2
Seven People 3
8+ People 4
Total 61

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, 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 25
Family Household 2
Other Household 33
Total 60

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 22
Deprived In One Dimension 33
Deprived In Two Dimensions 4
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 59

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 47% male.

Gender
Male 252
Female 283
Total 535

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 1
5-9 1
10-14 1
15-19 252
20-24 234
25-29 21
30-34 7
35-39 5
40-44 1
45-49 2
50-54 2
55-59 2
60-64 1
65-69 2
70-74 1
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 534

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of DH1 3UJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 97% 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 518
Married 8
Separated 2
Divorced 2
Widowed 1
Total 531

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 96% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 335
Good 177
Fair 16
Bad 7
Very Bad 1
Total 536

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) 59
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 443
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 7
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 4
Total 531

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% 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 410
Mixed Ethnicity 37
Indian 18
Pakistani 12
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 30
Other Asian 17
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 2
Other 7
Total 537

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 427
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 57
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
Total 535

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 427
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 60
Total 535

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 3UJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 6
United Kingdom 445
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 44
North America or Caribbean 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

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 229
Christian 133
Buddhist 6
Hindu 11
Jewish 5
Muslim 10
Sikh 2
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 135
Total 535

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Elvet and Gilesgate ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 95% 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 7
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 2
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 4
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 503
Retired 2
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 8
Total 530

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 6
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 66

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 3
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 4
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 1
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 5
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 1
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 4
Semi-Routine Occupation 3
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 502
Total 530

High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ 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 High Street
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 3UJ. 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 3UJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest railway stations to High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest railway station is Durham, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Durham 620 yards
Chester-le-Street 5.4 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
Dunston 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School, approximately 750 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is Claypath & University Medical Group, approximately 530 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 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is Claypath Dental Practice, approximately 250 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 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is University Hospital Of North Durham, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately < 50 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 3UJ

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. 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? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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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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