Cypress Grove is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1DN is located in the Belmont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cypress Grove, Durham, DH1 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1DP, DH1 1DW, DH1 1DR, DH1 1EB, DH1 1DL, DH1 1DJ, DH1 1DS, DH1 1EA, DH1 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 1DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH1 1DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 27.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 56% | -12.6% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 40.5% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 39% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 45.1% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 90.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cypress Grove was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Cypress Grove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 610th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Cypress Grove, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-20 | £228,482 |
| 8 Cypress Grove, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-08-30 | £239,488 |
| 22 Cypress Grove, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2021-10-19 | £191,158 |
| 18 Cypress Grove, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-02-01 | £195,157 |
| 18 Cypress Grove, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-02-01 | £221,632 |
DH1 1DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 1DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pulman | Belmont Industrial Estate | 357 yd | |
| Extra Time Cafe Bar | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 498 yd | |
| True Padel Ltd | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 498 yd | |
| Infinite Air | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 498 yd | |
| Lickity Split | New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 454 yd | |
| Gilesgate Moor Hotel | Teasdale Terrace | 733 yd | |
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 761 yd | |
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 951 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Tandoori | 39 Marshall Terrace | 454 yd | |
| Janis Deli | 40 Marshall Terrace | 454 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 33 Marshall Terrace | 454 yd | |
| Bells Fish & Chips | The Garth, Sunderland Road | 596 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Dragon Lane | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 698 yd | |
| Lidl | Damson Way | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 8 Dragonville Retail Park | 1,029 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9 Dragonville Retail Park | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Soccarena | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Durham) BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL EDEN TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Belmont Community School BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.