Brierville is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4QE 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 Brierville, Durham, DH1 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4QU, DH1 4QF, DH1 4QG, DH1 4PZ, DH1 4EB, DH1 4QH, DH1 4EN, DH1 4QQ, DH1 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.7% | -3.6% | 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 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.5% 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 | 70.6% | 74.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 36.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 18.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 65.4% | 64.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 29.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4QE this area, 3.5% 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 | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.9% | 52.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 36.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 33.1% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91% | 86.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 84.7% | 80.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 80.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brierville was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brierville has the 21st lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 456th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 Brierville, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £417,356 |
| 12 Brierville, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £474,900 | 2025-03-17 | £483,420 |
| 4 Brierville, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-24 | £442,710 |
| 7 Brierville, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-08-06 | £530,622 |
| 4 Brierville, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-11-01 | £271,144 |
DH1 4QE 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 4QE 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) | 268 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 131 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 | 718 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 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,537 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 | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,933 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 | 1,263 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School South Road , DH1 3LS | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Cafe | St Margarets Centre, Margery Lane | 143 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 265 yd | |
| The Pancake House | 11 Crossgate | 411 yd | |
| St Johns Church & Church Centre | St Johns Church, Crossgate Peth | 415 yd | |
| Nadon Thai Restaurant | 69-70 Crossgate | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 331 yd | |
| Ye Olde Elm Tree Inn | 12 Crossgate | 411 yd | |
| Holy Grale | 57 Crossgate | 569 yd | |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd | 63 Crossgate | 569 yd | |
| The Angel | 53 Crossgate | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingsway Sushi | 5 Neville Street | 551 yd | |
| Stanton's | 29 Neville Street | 557 yd | |
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 590 yd | |
| Buntys Chip Stop | 18a North Road | 605 yd | |
| Subway | 10 North Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 605 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 854 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 276 yd |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 604 yd | |
| Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall North Road | 634 yd | |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| The Chorister School (Church Street Head Pitches) CHURCH STREET HEAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (Upper School) (Closed) | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.