Holmlands Crescent is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5AR is located in the Framwellgate and Newton Hall 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 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, DH1 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5AW, DH1 5AP, DH1 5AT, DH1 5AS, DH1 5AH, DH1 5EP, DH1 5AU, DH1 5AJ, DH1 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 5AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 20% | 22.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 66.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 62.5% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 6.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5AR this area, 6.2% 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 65.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 6.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.2% | 65.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 31.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 88% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92% | 87.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmlands Crescent was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holmlands Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 542nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-24 | £335,924 |
| 17 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-07 | £411,131 |
| 13 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-01 | £322,518 |
| 21 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-02 | £358,488 |
| 6 Holmlands Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-07-20 | £377,654 |
DH1 5AR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 3,370 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 | 474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS University Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road | 382 yd | |
| University Hospital Of North Durham | North Road | 382 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association, Front Street | 509 yd | |
| Millennium Restaurant | 30 Front Street | 556 yd | |
| The Wright Cafe | Police Headquarters | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 3 Beech Road | 462 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 509 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 556 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasha Pizza | 18 Front Street | 316 yd | |
| New Peking House | 3-4 Front Street | 316 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Front Street | 316 yd | |
| Zeera Tandoori | 19 Front Street | 316 yd | |
| Fram Pizza | 5 Beech Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Salutation Building, Dryburn View | 115 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Moor DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 128 yd |
| Durham Trinity School DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE AYKLEY HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Steps2Fitness | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Aykley Heads Sports Centre (Closed) Police Headquarters Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 777 yd |
| St Leonards Catholic School Football Pitch NORTH END | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| St Leonard'S Catholic School NORTH END | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.