Cunningham Place is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1EX 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 Cunningham Place, Durham, DH1 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1HL, DH1 1ER, DH1 1EY, DH1 1PS, DH1 1EZ, DH1 1HE, DH1 1PR, DH1 1HF, DH1 1EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1EX is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 46.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH1 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 46.3% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 32% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 28.1% | -12.1% | 48.4% | -20.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 39.7% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 18% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around DH1 1EX this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 37.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 21.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 88.1% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 84.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 84.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cunningham Place was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cunningham Place has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 613th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cunningham Place, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-04 | £148,881 |
| 37 Cunningham Place, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-02-10 | £114,146 |
| 1 Cunningham Place, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-03-21 | £136,559 |
| 18 Cunningham Place, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,302 | 2011-01-07 | £50,149 |
| 37 Cunningham Place, Durham, Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-01-28 | £104,284 |
DH1 1EX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DH1 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 2,893 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 | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats2Go | 3 Sunderland Road | 513 yd | |
| Vina Pho | 113 Gilesgate | 550 yd | |
| Truly Inspirational Cafe and Gift Shop | Vane Tempest Hall, Unit 11, Maynards Row | 551 yd | |
| Northern Powergrid | Training Centre, Kepier Lane | 573 yd | |
| Chapel Heights Student Roost | Chapel Heights | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 501 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 556 yd | |
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 748 yd | |
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 878 yd | |
| College of St Hild & St Bede Bar | St Hilds Lane | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Golden Chippy | 13 Gort Place | 127 yd | |
| New Lucky Dragon | 10 Gort Place | 127 yd | |
| China Diner | 5 Sunderland Road | 513 yd | |
| Lebaneat Express | 37 Young Street | 533 yd | |
| Bells Fish & Chips | The Garth, Sunderland Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Soccarena | artificial grass pitch | 970 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 188.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.