Friars Row, Durham, DH1 1HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	53.1%	0.3%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	47.2%	46.9%	-0.3%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

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 1HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	25.5%	22.3%	-3.2%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	56.3%	-4.5%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.7%	10.5%	3.8%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	7.1%	8.7%	1.6%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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	42.2%	40.5%	-1.7%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	34%	37.7%	3.7%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	18.1%	16.7%	-1.4%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	5.3%	3.5%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	12.3%	-3.8%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	8.3%	-0.3%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	11.4%	-5.1%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7%	2.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	19.3%	11.1%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	42%	41.7%	-0.3%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	1.2%	0.1%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	98%	0.8%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	94.7%	95.7%	1.0%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	96.5%	1.8%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Central and South America	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.4%	37.2%	-13.8%
Christian	71.5%	46.2%	25.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Friars Row Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Row was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Friars Row has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 290th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DH1 1HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Friars Row are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Friars Row, Durham, DH1 1HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 1HF

Average Price
£205,146

Semi-Detached
£205,146

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Friars Row

Average Price
£180,233

Semi-Detached
£180,233

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Friars RowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Friars Row, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-07-26	£220,344
7 Friars Row, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-11-01	£305,758
1 Friars Row, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2017-08-04	£214,600
2 Friars Row, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,500	2016-05-05	£185,781
1 Friars Row, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2015-09-11	£247,623

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 1HF

Employment

DH1 1HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	12
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,021 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	2out of 4	509 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ	- not rated	835 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	847 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	2out of 4	1,850 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,448 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	3out of 4	1,746 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG	3out of 4	2,314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	2out of 4	2,695 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU	4out of 4	3,044 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES	- not rated	3,211 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH	- not rated	1,527 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP	- not rated	1,602 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	2,092 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB	3out of 4	2,263 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ	- not rated	2,547 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Pulman	Belmont Industrial Estate	623 yd
Treats2Go	3 Sunderland Road	664 yd
Northern Powergrid	Training Centre, Kepier Lane	702 yd
Vina Pho	113 Gilesgate	715 yd
Truly Inspirational Cafe and Gift Shop	Vane Tempest Hall, Unit 11, Maynards Row	715 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Shoes	16 Sunderland Road	639 yd
Old Cinema Launderette	38 Marshall Terrace	702 yd
The Queens Head	2 Sherburn Road	703 yd
New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd	Mill Lane	892 yd
Gilesgate Moor Hotel	Teasdale Terrace	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gilesgate Golden Chippy	13 Gort Place	275 yd
New Lucky Dragon	10 Gort Place	275 yd
Bells Fish & Chips	The Garth, Sunderland Road	642 yd
Lebaneat Express	37 Young Street	662 yd
China Diner	5 Sunderland Road	664 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	9 Sunderland Road		664 yd
Tesco	Dragon Lane		964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT	grass pitches	289 yd
St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE	grass pitches	759 yd
Soccarena	artificial grass pitch	789 yd
Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD	grass pitches	959 yd
Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.25 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.25 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DH1 1HF