Red Hills Lane is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4AL is located in the Neville's Cross 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 Red Hills Lane, Durham, DH1 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4BP, DH1 4AH, DH1 4AJ, DH1 4AG, DH1 4AF, DH1 4AN, DH1 4BF, DH1 4AE, DH1 4AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH1 4AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 36.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 57.1% | 54.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 36.2% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4AL this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 68.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 85.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 91.3% | 82.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Hills Lane was 189.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% higher than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Red Hills Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 278th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 215.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Redhills Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2022-12-19 | £516,335 |
| 9 Red Hills Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,700 | 2013-10-11 | £466,697 |
| 5 Red Hills Lane, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2013-10-04 | £663,383 |
| Bishopsgarth Red Hills Lane, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £293,750 | 2010-04-30 | £403,953 |
| 7 Red Hills Lane, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2007-09-20 | £335,507 |
DH1 4AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 2,815 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 | 2,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington Street Centre | 3 Waddington Street | 687 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 723 yd | |
| St Johns Church & Church Centre | St Johns Church, Crossgate Peth | 763 yd | |
| Wharton Park Cafe | Wharton Park Visitors Centre, Wharton Park, Framwelgate Peth | 771 yd | |
| Antico Restaurant | Nevilles Cross Complex, Darlington Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 813 yd | |
| The Station House | North Road | 884 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | 40 North Road | 884 yd | |
| The Cartologist | North Road | 972 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | North Platform Railway Station, Station Approach | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 41-43 North Road | 884 yd | |
| Kitchen 38 | 38 North Road | 884 yd | |
| Pizzaco / Monster Burgerz / Crunchy Chikin | 37 North Road | 895 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Tree | 52 North Road | 988 yd | |
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 196 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Upper School) (Closed) | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| St Leonards Catholic School Football Pitch NORTH END | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| St Leonard'S Catholic School NORTH END | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 1,059 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.