Area Information for Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL

Summary Back to Top

Durham Road in Durham is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Framwellgate and Newton Hall ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of City of Durham. This page combines information for the address Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL, 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 5AL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority County Durham
Ward Framwellgate and Newton Hall
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

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 Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL:

Durham Road, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5NE
Dryburn Road, Durham, DH1 5AJ
Durham Moor Crescent, Durham, DH1 5AW
Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5AN
High Carr Road, Durham, DH1 5AT
Holmlands Crescent, Durham, DH1 5AR

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL 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.

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Housing (12 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in Durham Road 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 Back to Top

The area containing Durham Road, Durham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 58
Semi-Detached 97
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 78
Owned with Mortgage 72
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 161

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 27
Two People 69
Three People 23
Four People 30
Five People 13
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 163

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Durham Road, Durham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 27
Family Household 130
Other Household 6
Total 163

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 121
Deprived In One Dimension 33
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 161

People Back to Top

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 207
Female 215
Total 422

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 27
5-9 37
10-14 32
15-19 26
20-24 3
25-29 15
30-34 23
35-39 34
40-44 37
45-49 32
50-54 27
55-59 22
60-64 27
65-69 26
70-74 23
75-79 19
80-84 3
85+ 6
Total 419

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DH1 5AL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 73
Married 213
Separated 3
Divorced 18
Widowed 14
Total 321

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 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 263
Good 122
Fair 26
Bad 9
Very Bad 1
Total 421

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Durham Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 65% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 210
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 20
Other 10
Total 322

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% 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 373
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 23
Pakistani 8
Chinese 7
Other Asian 1
Black African 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 424

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 367
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 24
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 421

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 367
10+ Years 37
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 421

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 5AL.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 367
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 2

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 149
Christian 227
Buddhist 4
Hindu 15
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 15
Total 421

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 137
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 86
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 4
Total 321

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 35
Professional Occupations 94
Associate Professional Occupations 25
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 3
Total 195

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 100
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 97
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 10
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 20
Total 321

Policing and Crime (39) Back to Top

Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL is within the Durham (Newton Hall) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 39 crimes were reported within half a mile of DH1 5AL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 39 crimes committed near Durham Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Durham (Newton Hall)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to DH1 5AL. 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 5AL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest railway station is Durham, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Durham 0.9 miles
Chester-le-Street 4.5 miles
Bishop Auckland 9.8 miles
Seaham 11 miles
Dunston 12 miles
Heworth 12 miles
Shildon 12 miles
Sunderland 12 miles
Horden 12 miles
MetroCentre 13 miles
Newton Aycliffe 13 miles
Newcastle 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Framwellgate Moor Primary School, approximately 780 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Framwellgate School Durham, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Framwellgate School Durham 0.5 miles
    
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham 0.5 miles
    
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 0.8 miles
    
Durham Academy 2 miles
    
Durham High School for Girls 2.4 miles  
Belmont Community School 2.6 miles  
Hermitage Academy 4.2 miles
    
Park View School 4.6 miles
    
Hetton Academy 5.5 miles
    
Kepier 5.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Chastleton Medical Group, approximately 690 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 Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Dencall, approximately 320 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 5 closest hospitals to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Durham Community Hospital, approximately 100 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Durham Road, Durham, DH1 5AL. The nearest is Robley L J, approximately 490 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 5AL

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

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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