Lowes Fall is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4NP 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowes Fall, Durham, DH1 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4JR, DH1 4NR, DH1 4JL, DH1 4JJ, DH1 4DN, DH1 4JH, DH1 4PE, DH1 4JY, DH1 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 29.3% | 29.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 61.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 67.3% | 61.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 31.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| 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 4NP this area, 5.4% 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 68.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.4% | 84.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 87.3% | 85.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 84.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowes Fall was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowes Fall has the 27th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 609th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lowes Fall, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-12-02 | £672,262 |
| 4 Lowes Fall, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-10-20 | £689,327 |
| 1 Lowes Fall, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2017-10-18 | £634,180 |
| 2 Lowes Fall, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2017-01-17 | £782,658 |
| 6 Lowes Fall, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2016-08-26 | £765,965 |
DH1 4NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DH1 4NP 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 4NP 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,564 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 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,112 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 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,156 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 | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antico Restaurant | Nevilles Cross Complex, Darlington Road | 228 yd | |
| Wharton Park Cafe | Wharton Park Visitors Centre, Wharton Park, Framwelgate Peth | 242 yd | |
| Ustinov Bar/Cafe @ Sheraton Park | Sheraton House, Sheraton Park | 362 yd | |
| St Johns Church & Church Centre | St Johns Church, Crossgate Peth | 413 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Darlington Road | 423 yd | |
| Stonebridge Inn | 480 yd | ||
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Lowes Barn Park DEYNCOURT | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 966 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.