Fir Avenue, Durham, DH1 2EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 2EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.5%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.4%	49.5%	1.1%	49.0%	0.5%

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 area around DH1 2EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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	49.7%	57%	7.3%	37.9%	19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	33.1%	27.8%	-5.3%	44.2%	-16.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	10.7%	7%	-3.7%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	6.3%	2.4%	6.1%	0.2%

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	47.3%	50.6%	3.3%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	31.3%	33.6%	2.3%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	13.8%	10.3%	-3.5%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	5.3%	5.5%	0.2%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around DH1 2EU this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	29.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	13.9%	-2.3%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.8%	16.5%	8.7%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	5.3%	-3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	14.9%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	23.1%	5.6%	33.8%	-10.7%
Other	5.5%	0.3%	-5.2%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	96.1%	0.9%	81.4%	14.7%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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	91.4%	94.2%	2.8%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	93.8%	2.6%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.5%	76.7%	-19.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	37.7%	13.5%	24.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.6%	37.2%	14.4%
Christian	39.2%	46.2%	-7.0%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Fir Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Avenue was 219.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fir Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belmont and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DH1 2EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Fir Avenue are based on 15 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 Fir Avenue, Durham, DH1 2EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 2EU

Average Price
£110,048

Semi-Detached
£141,691

Terraced
£88,953

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Avenue

Average Price
£119,641

Semi-Detached
£120,975

Terraced
£114,303

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Fir Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2023-08-08	£78,397
24 Fir Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2020-10-30	£143,481
20 Fir Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2018-11-01	£151,528
1 Fir Avenue, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2007-08-10	£118,231
20 Fir Avenue, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2007-03-23	£133,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 2EU

Employment

DH1 2EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2EU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	59
Retired	36
Student (economically inactive)	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Looking after home or family	22
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Other	9
Unemployed	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	23
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,700 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	198 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ	- not rated	588 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	738 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Kepier Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1PH	2out of 4	1,053 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	1,645 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,808 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG	3out of 4	2,847 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU	4out of 4	3,355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	2out of 4	3,732 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	4,123 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP	- not rated	1,434 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH	- not rated	1,726 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	1,943 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ	- not rated	2,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB	3out of 4	3,113 yd	Community special 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
The Cloud Cafe	Pelaw View Centre, Hilda Avenue	354 yd
Coffee At Chesneys	1 Dragonville Court	491 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Extra, Dragon Lane	647 yd
Treats2Go	3 Sunderland Road	765 yd
Mcdonalds	Dragon Lane	776 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd	Mill Lane	495 yd
The Queens Head	2 Sherburn Road	717 yd
The Shoes	16 Sunderland Road	724 yd
Gilesgate Moor Hotel	Teasdale Terrace	781 yd
Old Cinema Launderette	38 Marshall Terrace	800 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oceans Pizzeria	Pringle House, Sherburn Road	306 yd
Durham Chinese	Sun Rise House, Sherburn Road	306 yd
Mr Choi's	6 Empire Buildings	372 yd
Hogs n Chix (Durham)	1 Empire Buildings	372 yd
LA Pizza	2 Empire Buildings	372 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Unit 9 Dragonville Retail Park	531 yd
Aldi	Unit 8 Dragonville Retail Park	531 yd
Tesco	Dragon Lane	647 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Sunderland Road	765 yd
Lidl	Damson Way	842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Laurel Avenue LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches	332 yd
St Joseph'S Rc Primary School MILL LANE	grass pitches	572 yd
Shincliffe Shincliffe	grass pitches	1,068 yd
Durham Gilesgate Primary School KEPIER CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,075 yd
Durham City Rfc Old Elvet	grass pitches	1,087 yd
College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	1,091 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	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%

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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	268.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	243.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DH1 2EU