Tenter Terrace is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 4RD 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 Tenter Terrace, Durham, DH1 4RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 4TY, DH1 4TZ, DH1 4SQ, DH1 4SG, DH1 4EY, DH1 4SH, DH1 4DH, DH1 4GA, DH1 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 4RD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 47.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.3% 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 | 58.8% | 79.3% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 41.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 12.1% | -21.9% | 44.2% | -32.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 64.4% | 62.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 28.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4RD this area, 4.3% 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 | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.6% | 49% | 22.4% | 16.9% | 32.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58% | 36.5% | -21.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 82.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 86.4% | 83.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 84.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tenter Terrace was 1510.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1435.1% higher than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tenter Terrace has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 826.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Tenter Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-30 | £243,581 |
| 2 Tenter Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2020-12-11 | £461,887 |
| 15 Tenter Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-06-06 | £372,460 |
| 4 Tenter Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-10-28 | £360,519 |
| 16A Tenter Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-12-07 | £252,364 |
DH1 4RD 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 4RD 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) | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,986 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 | 767 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 | 1,101 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 | 1,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,864 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 | 2,359 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 | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 952 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Six Restaurant | 56 North Road | 69 yd | |
| Alishaan | 50-51 North Road | 70 yd | |
| Bean Social | 53 North Road | 76 yd | |
| The Golden Pearl | 19 North Road | 89 yd | |
| Coarse Restaurant | Reform Place, North Road | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterhouse | 65 North Road | 73 yd | |
| The Three Bridges / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 80-83 North Road | 73 yd | |
| The Head of Steam | 3 Reform Place, North Road | 101 yd | |
| Bar 33 | 29-33 Neville Street | 115 yd | |
| Babylon | 13-15 North Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Break Deli & Cafe | Unit 4, 58-62 North Road | 42 yd | |
| Durham Tech Phone Shop | 69 North Road | 73 yd | |
| Buntys Chip Stop | 18a North Road | 80 yd | |
| Kung Fu Noodles | 3 Neville Street | 91 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Tree | 52 North Road | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 North Road | 140 yd | |
| Iceland | 4 North Road | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 North Road | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Market Place | 369 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-29 Claypath | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall Shakespeare Hall North Road | 73 yd | |
| Result Fitness Gym UNIT 38B UNIT 38B THE RIVERWALK | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Meridian Health & Fitness (Closed) Walkergate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Durham) FRANKLAND LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Freemans Quay Leisure Centre FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS QUAY FREEMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre (Closed) THE SANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Durham Gilesgate Sports College (Sixth Form Centre) (Closed) The Sands | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Durham Royal County) OLD ELVET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| The Chorister School THE COLLEGE | 722 yd | |
| Durham School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 759 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.