Anchorage Terrace is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 3DL 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 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, DH1 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 3DW, DH1 3DP, DH1 3DN, DH1 3DQ, DH1 3DH, DH1 3DT, DH1 3DR, DH1 3DJ, DH1 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 3DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.8% 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 | 81.7% | 92.8% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 4.9% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -39.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 69.9% | 68.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 20.4% |
| Good health | 21.5% | 24% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3DL this area, 0.9% 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 | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.7% | 68% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 51.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 28% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 81.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 84.1% | 78.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 78.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorage Terrace was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 768.3% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchorage Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-02-19 | £553,304 |
| 3 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2015-07-31 | £533,547 |
| 9 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-07-01 | £420,310 |
| 5 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2007-12-19 | £439,529 |
| 9 Anchorage Terrace, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2005-10-17 | £311,346 |
DH1 3DL 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 3DL 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) | 424 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,899 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 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ | - not rated | 2,220 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 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,672 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 | 3,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 1,945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Church Durham (Ltd) | Appleby Rooms, St Oswalds Church Institute, Church Street | 154 yd | |
| Whitechurch | 29 Church Street Head | 181 yd | |
| Circolo Bistro @ Palatine Centre | Palatine Centre, Stockton Road | 235 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | 17 Hallgarth Street | 271 yd | |
| Small Island Coffee (Durham University) | Bill Bryson Library Cafe, Durham University, Stockton Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College (Bar) | 3 South Bailey | 263 yd | |
| St Johns College Coffee Shop | 3 South Bailey | 263 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 86 Hallgarth Street | 281 yd | |
| North Bailey Club | Durham Union Society, 24 North Bailey | 295 yd | |
| St Chads College Student Bar | 18 North Bailey | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picnic Basket | 7 New Elvet | 596 yd | |
| Paddy's Pizza | 87 Elvet Bridge | 634 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Elvet Bridge | 702 yd | |
| Durham River Trips & Elvet Ices | Elvet Bridge | 714 yd | |
| Muacha | 70 Saddler Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 786 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Chorister School (Church Street Head Pitches) CHURCH STREET HEAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 392 yd | |
| Hmp Durham 19B 19B OLD ELVET | artificial grass pitch | 464 yd |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Lower School) (Closed) Whinney Hill | 542 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Durham City Swimming Baths (Closed) Elvet Waterside | swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Durham City Rfc Old Elvet | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| The Racecourse Old Elvet | grass pitches, squash courts | 796 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.