Bradford Crescent is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1HL 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 Bradford Crescent, Durham, DH1 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1EX, DH1 1HF, DH1 1PS, DH1 1HE, DH1 1EY, DH1 1HD, DH1 1ER, DH1 1PR, DH1 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1HL 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 1HL, 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 1HL 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 Bradford Crescent was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Belmont and the 693rd highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Bradford Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-06-06 | £149,722 |
| 58 Bradford Crescent, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-08-25 | £139,349 |
| 72 Bradford Crescent, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-01 | £167,218 |
| 61 Bradford Crescent, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-09 | £150,469 |
| 73 Bradford Crescent, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-31 | £130,931 |
DH1 1HL 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 1HL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Infant School Kepier Lane , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilesgate Junior School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,290 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 | 1,563 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats2Go | 3 Sunderland Road | 562 yd | |
| Vina Pho | 113 Gilesgate | 607 yd | |
| Truly Inspirational Cafe and Gift Shop | Vane Tempest Hall, Unit 11, Maynards Row | 608 yd | |
| Northern Powergrid | Training Centre, Kepier Lane | 630 yd | |
| Cafe Pulman | Belmont Industrial Estate | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoes | 16 Sunderland Road | 543 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 2 Sherburn Road | 603 yd | |
| Old Cinema Launderette | 38 Marshall Terrace | 712 yd | |
| New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Mill Lane | 865 yd | |
| College of St Hild & St Bede Bar | St Hilds Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Golden Chippy | 13 Gort Place | 170 yd | |
| New Lucky Dragon | 10 Gort Place | 170 yd | |
| China Diner | 5 Sunderland Road | 562 yd | |
| Lebaneat Express | 37 Young Street | 570 yd | |
| Bells Fish & Chips | The Garth, Sunderland Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | Dragon Lane | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Soccarena | artificial grass pitch | 899 yd |
| Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Belmont Park SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.