New Street is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4DH 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 New Street, Durham, DH1 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4DQ, DH1 4DG, DH1 4DJ, DH1 4SG, DH1 4DF, DH1 4ET, DH1 4ES, DH1 4EY, DH1 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4DH 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 | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 98.4% 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 | 94.5% | 98.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 60.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -43.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -8.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 75.1% | 69.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 21.0% |
| Good health | 21.6% | 26.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 4DH this area, 0.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 80.4% | 86.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 69.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -23.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.9% | 89.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 88.9% | 87.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 87.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.2% | 13.5% | -13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 187.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 508.9% higher than the Durham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Durham South and the 298th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 New Street, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2025-03-31 | £333,107 |
| 12 New Street, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2019-09-19 | £363,417 |
| 2 New Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-13 | £346,401 |
| 8 New Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-04-18 | £492,715 |
| 5 New Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2016-08-22 | £224,806 |
DH1 4DH 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 4DH 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) | 492 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 667 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 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Junior School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 791 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 964 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Pearl | 19 North Road | 83 yd | |
| Alishaan | 50-51 North Road | 112 yd | |
| Fifty Six Restaurant | 56 North Road | 114 yd | |
| Bean Social | 53 North Road | 116 yd | |
| The Pancake House | 11 Crossgate | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 33 | 29-33 Neville Street | 124 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | 40 North Road | 163 yd | |
| The Station House | North Road | 164 yd | |
| The Waterhouse | 65 North Road | 170 yd | |
| The Three Bridges / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 80-83 North Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 109 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Tree | 52 North Road | 109 yd | |
| Stanton's | 29 Neville Street | 124 yd | |
| Dingsway Sushi | 5 Neville Street | 124 yd | |
| Bagel Break Deli & Cafe | Unit 4, 58-62 North Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 205 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 504 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall North Road | 172 yd | |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Durham) FRANKLAND LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 712 yd | |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre (Closed) THE SANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Sports College (Sixth Form Centre) (Closed) The Sands | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 812 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.