Frankland Road is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5JA 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 Frankland Road, Durham, DH1 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5HX, DH1 5HZ, DH1 5HU, DH1 5HY, DH1 5HT, DH1 5JG, DH1 5HS, DH1 5JE, DH1 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 5JA 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 | 52.5% | 47.4% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.6% | 5.1% | 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 5JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 31.8% | 49.6% | 17.8% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 33.2% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 39.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 17.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 26.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 89.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90.3% | 90% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 90.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frankland Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frankland Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 835th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Frankland Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-11-14 | £106,393 |
| 41 Frankland Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-10-03 | £164,688 |
| 17 Frankland Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2021-12-09 | £170,091 |
| 59 Frankland Road, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-15 | £149,204 |
| 41 Frankland Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-09-06 | £150,694 |
DH1 5JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 4,559 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchale Primary School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,820 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 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,991 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 | 808 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 | 454 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wright Cafe | Police Headquarters | 497 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association, Front Street | 577 yd | |
| Millennium Restaurant | 30 Front Street | 656 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 18a Alnwick Road | 808 yd | |
| RVS University Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 3 Beech Road | 212 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 578 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 655 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 656 yd | |
| Bede Lodge Social Club | Bede Lodge House, Finchale Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gate | 4a Priory Road | 133 yd | |
| Hello 7 | 7 Priory Road | 159 yd | |
| Golden Rice Tandoori | 4 Priory Road | 159 yd | |
| Fram Pizza | 5 Beech Road | 212 yd | |
| Mizan Tandoori | 10 Beech Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 568 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Salutation Building, Dryburn View | 601 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 Alnwick Road | 808 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Carr House Drive | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Aykley Heads Sports Centre (Closed) Police Headquarters Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Durham Trinity School DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE AYKLEY HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Blue Coat Junior C Of E (Aided) School LANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Durham Moor DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Steps2Fitness | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 873 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 | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.