Magdalene Court is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 1UN 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magdalene Court, Durham, DH1 1UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 1JL, DH1 1JJ, DH1 1UR, DH1 1JN, DH1 1HT, DH1 1JW, DH1 1LQ, DH1 1JU, DH1 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 1UN 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 1UN, 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 1UN 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 Magdalene Court was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalene Court has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 642nd lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Magdalene Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-05-24 | £238,931 |
| 7 Magdalene Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2015-11-13 | £244,933 |
| 7 Magdalene Court, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2002-10-07 | £303,589 |
| 1 Magdalene Court, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2001-07-24 | £392,000 |
| 4 Magdalene Court, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2001-07-24 | £245,000 |
DH1 1UN 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 1UN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 53 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,362 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 | 4,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,123 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 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Gilesgate Infant School Kepier Lane , Gilesgate DH1 1PH | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,113 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,537 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 | 578 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 2,865 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 | 691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Heights Student Roost | Chapel Heights | 186 yd | |
| Claypath Delicatessen | 57 Claypath | 449 yd | |
| The Capital Indian Restaurant | 69 Claypath | 497 yd | |
| Bistro Italiano | 70 Claypath | 497 yd | |
| Sense Chinese Restaurant | 80 Claypath | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman Inn | 23 Gilesgate | 215 yd | |
| College of St Hild & St Bede Bar | St Hilds Lane | 266 yd | |
| Durham City Bowling Club | Bowls Pavilion, Green Lane | 636 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | 37 Old Elvet | 639 yd | |
| Dunelm Club | 55 Old Elvet | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sicily 2 | 10 Station Lane | 174 yd | |
| Subway | 92a Claypath | 677 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 86 Claypath | 677 yd | |
| Pizza King | 85 Claypath | 677 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 92 Claypath | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 654 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Sunderland Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Sports College (Sixth Form Centre) (Closed) The Sands | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre (Closed) THE SANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| The Racecourse Old Elvet | grass pitches, squash courts | 630 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Durham City Rfc Old Elvet | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 812 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.