Hallgarth Street is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 3AT 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 Hallgarth Street, Durham, DH1 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 3AY, DH1 3BJ, DH1 3DH, DH1 3BH, DH1 3BD, DH1 3DJ, DH1 3AU, DH1 3AZ, DH1 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 3AT is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 55.7% | 46.3% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 53.7% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83% 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 | 71.9% | 83% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 45.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -31.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 2% | -10.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 53.8% | 64% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 24.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3AT this area, 4.2% 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 | 12.1% | 4.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.5% | 63.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 46.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93% | 84.1% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 88.3% | 85.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 87.7% | 85.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hallgarth Street was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hallgarth Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 785th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 112.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-05-02 | £612,594 |
| 24 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-03-17 | £320,889 |
| 43 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-03-06 | £584,476 |
| 42 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-03 | £407,062 |
| 38 Hallgarth Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-01-10 | £320,822 |
DH1 3AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3AT 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) | 251 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 3,159 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 | 90 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,546 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 | 1,796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 1,963 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 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,418 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 | 3,460 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 | 480 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rabbit Hole | 17 Hallgarth Street | 10 yd | |
| Kings Church Durham (Ltd) | Appleby Rooms, St Oswalds Church Institute, Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Barrio Comida | 34 Church Street | 252 yd | |
| Centre for Change | 81-88 Whinney Hill | 254 yd | |
| Circolo Bistro @ Palatine Centre | Palatine Centre, Stockton Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 86 Hallgarth Street | 226 yd | |
| Durham University - St Cuthberts Society | Brooks House, Parsons Field | 396 yd | |
| North Bailey Club | Durham Union Society, 24 North Bailey | 458 yd | |
| St Johns College (Bar) | 3 South Bailey | 458 yd | |
| St Johns College Coffee Shop | 3 South Bailey | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picnic Basket | 7 New Elvet | 572 yd | |
| Paddy's Pizza | 87 Elvet Bridge | 633 yd | |
| Durham River Trips & Elvet Ices | Elvet Bridge | 719 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Elvet Bridge | 742 yd | |
| Muacha | 70 Saddler Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 847 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 936 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Lower School) (Closed) Whinney Hill | 273 yd | |
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 340 yd |
| The Chorister School (Church Street Head Pitches) CHURCH STREET HEAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Durham City Rfc Old Elvet | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| The Racecourse Old Elvet | grass pitches, squash courts | 575 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 622 yd | |
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 631 yd |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| East Durham College (Houghall Campus) | grass pitches | 845 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 | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.