Priors Path is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4AY 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 Priors Path, Durham, DH1 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4AX, DH1 4DR, DH1 4HA, DH1 4EW, DH1 4EP, DH1 4AU, DH1 4GY, DH1 4ER, DH1 4GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 4AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 53% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.2% 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 | 86.8% | 96.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 58.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.9% | 2.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 67.1% | 63.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4AY this area, 2.3% 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 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 66.7% | 70.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 54.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 23.1% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 80.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 86.8% | 79.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 79.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priors Path was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priors Path has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 522nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Priors Path, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-01-31 | £232,878 |
| 3 Priors Path, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-01-19 | £177,341 |
| 3 Priors Path, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2013-10-16 | £162,680 |
| 1 Priors Path, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 1999-12-03 | £241,983 |
| 2 Priors Path, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 1998-04-03 | £226,701 |
DH1 4AY 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 4AY 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) | 404 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Part-Time Employee | 1 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 49 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 568 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 | 677 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 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,560 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 | 3,370 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 | 2,385 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 | 809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 280 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 356 yd | |
| The Pancake House | 11 Crossgate | 479 yd | |
| The Golden Pearl | 19 North Road | 500 yd | |
| Bean Social | 53 North Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 245 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | 40 North Road | 439 yd | |
| The Station House | North Road | 439 yd | |
| Ye Olde Elm Tree Inn | 12 Crossgate | 479 yd | |
| Bar 33 | 29-33 Neville Street | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 38 | 38 North Road | 439 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41-43 North Road | 439 yd | |
| Pizzaco / Monster Burgerz / Crunchy Chikin | 37 North Road | 443 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Tree | 52 North Road | 501 yd | |
| Dingsway Sushi | 5 Neville Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 608 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 608 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 608 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall North Road | 590 yd | |
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Upper School) (Closed) | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| St Leonards Catholic School Football Pitch NORTH END | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Leonard'S Catholic School NORTH END | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 929 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.