Finchale View is in Pity Me, Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5DJ 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 Finchale View, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5DW, DH1 5DP, DH1 5DA, DH1 5DH, DH1 5ET, DH1 5DS, DH1 5BS, DH1 5DN, DH1 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 5DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 43.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 39.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 18% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 90.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 90.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchale View was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchale View has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 623rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Finchale View, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-03-14 | £322,287 |
| 4 Finchale View, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2001-11-29 | £233,361 |
DH1 5DJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchale Primary School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 3,054 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 | 4,280 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 | 1,005 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 | 1,661 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Spada Ristorante | 62-63 Front Street | 222 yd | |
| Northumbrian Water | Abbey Road | 449 yd | |
| Costa at Next | Next, Unit C2 Arnison Retail Centre | 529 yd | |
| Bells Fish and Chips | Unit 1 Finchale Road | 595 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit P Arnison Retail Centre | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Lodge Social Club | Bede Lodge House, Finchale Road | 615 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 848 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 848 yd | |
| Durham Indoor Bowling Club | Abbey Road | 874 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit O Arnison Retail Centre | 608 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Unit K Arnison Retail Centre | 687 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 31a Front Street | 848 yd | |
| Oliver's | 34 Front Street | 848 yd | |
| Framwellgate Fishpan | 30a Front Street | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit K Arnison Retail Centre | 687 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 Alnwick Road | 961 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Carr House Drive | 1,034 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Durham) ABBEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 291 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Durham) FINCHALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Steps2Fitness | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Durham Indoor Bowls Club ABBEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,055 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.