Leazes Road is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1TS 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 Leazes Road, Durham, DH1 1TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1QN, DH1 1QP, DH1 1TB, DH1 1QW, DH1 1QZ, DH1 1JS, DH1 1JP, DH1 1RE, DH1 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1TS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 50.8% | 57% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 43% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 1TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 67.3% | 69.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 22.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 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.
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 | 57.4% | 51.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 1TS this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.7% | 48.8% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 31.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 35% | -16.0% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 88.9% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 82.8% | 86.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 86.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 1.1% | -6.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leazes Road was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.8% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leazes Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 588th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Rise Leazes Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-12-03 | £986,364 |
| Flambard Leazes Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2012-02-08 | £695,513 |
| Pelaw Rise Leazes Road, Durham, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2001-09-27 | £881,563 |
DH1 1TS 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 1TS 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) | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,676 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 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | 2out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community 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 | 343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,995 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 | 2,783 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 | 230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypath Delicatessen | 57 Claypath | 215 yd | |
| The Capital Indian Restaurant | 69 Claypath | 235 yd | |
| Bistro Italiano | 70 Claypath | 235 yd | |
| Sense Chinese Restaurant | 80 Claypath | 235 yd | |
| The Townhouse Restaurant | 34 Old Elvet | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman Inn | 23 Gilesgate | 104 yd | |
| College of St Hild & St Bede Bar | St Hilds Lane | 238 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | 37 Old Elvet | 356 yd | |
| Dunelm Club | 55 Old Elvet | 356 yd | |
| Durham Masonic Hall | 36 Old Elvet | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sicily 2 | 10 Station Lane | 402 yd | |
| Subway | 92a Claypath | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 86 Claypath | 403 yd | |
| Pizza King | 85 Claypath | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 92 Claypath | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 393 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 564 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 864 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 864 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre (Closed) THE SANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Sports College (Sixth Form Centre) (Closed) The Sands | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| The Racecourse Old Elvet | grass pitches, squash courts | 492 yd |
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 536 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Durham City Rfc Old Elvet | grass pitches | 643 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.