Claypath is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1QT is located in the Elvet and Gilesgate 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 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1QS, DH1 1RE, DH1 1XD, DH1 1QE, DH1 1RT, DH1 1TX, DH1 1XF, DH1 1RX, DH1 1RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 1QT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 48.4% | 47.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 92.3% | 70% | -22.3% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 27.1% | 20.8% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.3% | 60.4% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 25.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 1.5% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 70.9% | 41.7% | -29.2% | 16.9% | 24.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 38.8% | 23.3% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 84.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 83.3% | 84.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 84.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claypath was 1048.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2631.9% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claypath has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 487.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Claypath House, 65 Claypath, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-11 | £524,076 |
| 2 Claypath House, 65 Claypath, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-02-11 | £494,961 |
| 3 Claypath House, 65 Claypath, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-02-11 | £582,307 |
| 4 Claypath House, 65 Claypath, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-02-11 | £582,307 |
| 75F Claypath, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-09-02 | £89,539 |
DH1 1QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in DH1 1QT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Education | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 2,617 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 | 14 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capital Indian Restaurant | 69 Claypath | 18 yd | |
| Bistro Italiano | 70 Claypath | 18 yd | |
| Sense Chinese Restaurant | 80 Claypath | 18 yd | |
| Claypath Delicatessen | 57 Claypath | 44 yd | |
| Ajiwai | 88 Claypath | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Jug | 83 Claypath | 197 yd | |
| The Duck | 91a Claypath | 197 yd | |
| Whisky River | 47 High Street | 261 yd | |
| The Woodman Inn | 23 Gilesgate | 281 yd | |
| The Boat Club | Elvet Bridge | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 92a Claypath | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 86 Claypath | 197 yd | |
| Pizza King | 85 Claypath | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 92 Claypath | 197 yd | |
| Urban Oven | 94 Claypath | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 178 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 381 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 664 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre (Closed) THE SANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Sports College (Sixth Form Centre) (Closed) The Sands | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Durham) FRANKLAND LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 583 yd |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 632 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.2% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.