Briardene is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4QU 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 Briardene, Durham, DH1 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4QE, DH1 4QG, DH1 4QH, DH1 4PZ, DH1 4QF, DH1 4QQ, DH1 4QT, DH1 4ED, DH1 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 4QU 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 4QU, 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 4QU 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 Briardene was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Briardene has the 24th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 457th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Briardene, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-05-27 | £425,000 |
| 20 Briardene, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-20 | £403,795 |
| 31 Briardene, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £252,501 | 2023-02-21 | £280,470 |
| 22 Briardene, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-01-22 | £475,338 |
| 18 Briardene, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2020-07-17 | £492,531 |
DH1 4QU 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 4QU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,382 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 | 168 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 | 675 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 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,587 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 | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,884 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 | 3,682 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 | 2,770 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 | 399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 2,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Cafe | St Margarets Centre, Margery Lane | 204 yd | |
| Holi & Bhang Restaurant | Farnley Tower Guesthouse, The Avenue | 315 yd | |
| The Pancake House | 11 Crossgate | 346 yd | |
| St Johns Church & Church Centre | St Johns Church, Crossgate Peth | 476 yd | |
| Nadon Thai Restaurant | 69-70 Crossgate | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpitts Hotel | Colpitts Terrace | 288 yd | |
| Ye Olde Elm Tree Inn | 12 Crossgate | 346 yd | |
| Holy Grale | 57 Crossgate | 503 yd | |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd | 63 Crossgate | 503 yd | |
| The Angel | 53 Crossgate | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingsway Sushi | 5 Neville Street | 488 yd | |
| Stanton's | 29 Neville Street | 494 yd | |
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 528 yd | |
| Subway | 10 North Road | 540 yd | |
| Big Bird Chicken | 11 North Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 540 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 788 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Newcastle Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Durham Archery Lawn Tennis Club CLAY LANE | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 562 yd | |
| Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall North Road | 571 yd | |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| The Chorister School (Quarryheads Lane Pitches) QUARRYHEADS LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Neville'S Cross Primary School RELLY PATH | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| The Chorister School (Church Street Head Pitches) CHURCH STREET HEAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.