Lilac Avenue is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5JB 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 Lilac Avenue, Durham, DH1 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5JD, DH1 5HY, DH1 5JE, DH1 5JP, DH1 5WB, DH1 5WA, DH1 5ZL, DH1 5JN, DH1 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH1 5JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 35.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 37.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 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 | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 32.5% | 23.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 32.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 84.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94% | 86.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 85.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 387th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Lilac Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,822 | 2025-02-26 | £101,494 |
| 90 Lilac Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-10-29 | £117,174 |
| 2 Lilac Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-08-02 | £187,809 |
| 42 Lilac Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-04-26 | £174,052 |
| 90 Lilac Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2023-10-12 | £104,269 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 5,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Junior School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Infant School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 1,708 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 | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 3,620 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 | 234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 451 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 451 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 451 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trouts Lane School Lanchester Road , DH1 5RH | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 344 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association, Front Street | 585 yd | |
| RVS University Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road | 658 yd | |
| University Hospital Of North Durham | North Road | 658 yd | |
| Millennium Restaurant | 30 Front Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 3 Beech Road | 194 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 585 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 665 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 665 yd | |
| The Cartologist | North Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fram Pizza | 5 Beech Road | 194 yd | |
| Mizan Tandoori | 10 Beech Road | 194 yd | |
| Pizza Gate | 4a Priory Road | 314 yd | |
| Hello 7 | 7 Priory Road | 373 yd | |
| Golden Rice Tandoori | 4 Priory Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Salutation Building, Dryburn View | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 482 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 Alnwick Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aykley Heads Sports Centre (Closed) Police Headquarters Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Durham Trinity School DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE AYKLEY HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Durham Moor DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Steps2Fitness | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Blue Coat Junior C Of E (Aided) School LANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| St Leonards Catholic School Football Pitch NORTH END | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| St Leonard'S Catholic School NORTH END | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.