Kirkwood Drive is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4FF 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 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkwood Drive, Durham, DH1 4FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4FG, DH1 4LA, DH1 4PG, DH1 4FB, DH1 4QL, DH1 4PE, DH1 4LF, DH1 4PF, DH1 3TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 35.8% | 68.3% | 32.5% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 25.6% | -25.8% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 4.4% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 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 (94.2%) 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 | 69.8% | 67.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 19.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 26.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
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 4FF this area, 4.4% 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 78.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 10% | -7.9% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 78.3% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 12.7% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 71.6% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 64.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 64.4% | -25.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 21.1% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 64.6% | -24.4% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 23.4% | 18.5% | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.2% | 0.3% | 10.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkwood Drive was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kirkwood Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Kirkwood Drive, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-09-03 | £628,906 |
| 50 Kirkwood Drive, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-30 | £309,584 |
| 71 Kirkwood Drive, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-19 | £315,015 |
| 52 Kirkwood Drive, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2024-07-01 | £376,932 |
| 44 Kirkwood Drive, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-11-27 | £309,111 |
DH1 4FF 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 4FF 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) | 222 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 73 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,844 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 424 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 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,333 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 | 3,496 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 | 3,136 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 | 689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 1,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ustinov Bar/Cafe @ Sheraton Park | Sheraton House, Sheraton Park | 175 yd | |
| St Johns Church & Church Centre | St Johns Church, Crossgate Peth | 308 yd | |
| The Old School Cafe | St Margarets Centre, Margery Lane | 339 yd | |
| Antico Restaurant | Nevilles Cross Complex, Darlington Road | 378 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Darlington Road | 414 yd | |
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 785 yd | |
| Stonebridge Inn | 785 yd | ||
| Ye Olde Elm Tree Inn | 12 Crossgate | 887 yd | |
| The Angel | 53 Crossgate | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingsway Sushi | 5 Neville Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Stanton's | 29 Neville Street | 1,035 yd | |
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 1,067 yd | |
| Subway | 10 North Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Big Bird Chicken | 11 North Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 228 yd |
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Lowes Barn Park DEYNCOURT | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 919 yd | |
| Durham University (Trevelyan College) ELVET HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 219 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.