Mavin Street is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 3AU 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 Mavin Street, Durham, DH1 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 3BP, DH1 3AS, DH1 3AR, DH1 3DG, DH1 3BJ, DH1 3AT, DH1 3AP, DH1 3DH, DH1 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 3AU 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 3AU, 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 3AU 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 Mavin 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.
Mavin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mavin Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-17 | £200,020 |
| 10 Mavin Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-04 | £211,810 |
| 21 Mavin Street, Durham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2018-05-29 | £344,036 |
| 1 Mavin Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-12-09 | £419,141 |
| 4 Mavin Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-12-07 | £337,324 |
DH1 3AU 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 3AU 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 | 3,216 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 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,510 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 | 1,773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 1,906 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 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,354 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 | 3,307 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 | 322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 2,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrio Comida | 34 Church Street | 132 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | 17 Hallgarth Street | 157 yd | |
| Kings Church Durham (Ltd) | Appleby Rooms, St Oswalds Church Institute, Church Street | 186 yd | |
| Centre for Change | 81-88 Whinney Hill | 201 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Dunelm House, Students Union, New Elvet | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 86 Hallgarth Street | 105 yd | |
| The Magic Corner | 19 And A Half, Old Elvet | 306 yd | |
| Durham University - St Cuthberts Society | Brooks House, Parsons Field | 317 yd | |
| Dunelm Club | 55 Old Elvet | 354 yd | |
| Durham Masonic Hall | 36 Old Elvet | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picnic Basket | 7 New Elvet | 411 yd | |
| Paddy's Pizza | 87 Elvet Bridge | 476 yd | |
| Durham River Trips & Elvet Ices | Elvet Bridge | 562 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Elvet Bridge | 593 yd | |
| Muacha | 70 Saddler Street | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 775 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 919 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 919 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 174 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Lower School) (Closed) Whinney Hill | 313 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Durham City Rfc Old Elvet | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| The Racecourse Old Elvet | grass pitches, squash courts | 470 yd |
| The Chorister School (Church Street Head Pitches) CHURCH STREET HEAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 587 yd | |
| College Of St Hild And St Bede ST. HILDS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.