DH1 area guide
Who lives in DH1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 66,737 (2024)
DH1Postcode district · Durham
What DH1 is like
The DH1 postcode district in County Durham covers 1,336 live postcodes and is home to about 66,737 people in 24,385 households. 65.2% of households own their home, 20.9% rent privately and 13.4% are in social housing. The largest age group is 20–24, and 38.9% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in DH1 sold for a median of £230,000 over the year to August 2026.
How DH1 compares
Headline figures for DH1, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 29.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 48% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where DH1 differs most from the national average.
- 01A student area
29.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
- 02A young populationPositive
26.3% of residents are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
97% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
DH1 FAQs
01Is DH1 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in DH1?The median sale price over the last year was £230,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £230,000.
03Is DH1 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in DH1?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers DH1?The local authority for DH1 is County Durham.
The local authority for DH1 is County Durham.
06How well connected is DH1?Connectivity scores 4.8 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 4.8 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.