Farnham Road is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5LN 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 Farnham Road, Durham, DH1 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5LW, DH1 5FL, DH1 5LA, DH1 5YT, DH1 5LG, DH1 5LQ, DH1 5LL, DH1 5LF, DH1 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 5LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 54.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 38.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 31.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 17.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 42.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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 | 25.1% | 19.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 91.9% | 93.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnham Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farnham Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Farnham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-12-19 | £113,079 |
| 74 Farnham Road, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-12-05 | £112,720 |
| 102 Farnham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-05 | £149,295 |
| 97 Farnham Road, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £151,750 | 2022-12-16 | £162,396 |
| 115 Farnham Road, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-17 | £166,039 |
DH1 5LN 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchale Primary School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,361 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 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,581 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 | 1,246 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 | 777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,876 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 Kitchen | 18a Alnwick Road | 539 yd | |
| The Wright Cafe | Police Headquarters | 790 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association, Front Street | 985 yd | |
| Millennium Restaurant | 30 Front Street | 1,051 yd | |
| Bells Fish and Chips | Unit 1 Finchale Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 3 Beech Road | 701 yd | |
| Bede Lodge Social Club | Bede Lodge House, Finchale Road | 777 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 986 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 1,051 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Fish Bar | Carr House Drive | 539 yd | |
| Hello 7 | 7 Priory Road | 540 yd | |
| Golden Rice Tandoori | 4 Priory Road | 540 yd | |
| Pizza Gate | 4a Priory Road | 571 yd | |
| Fram Pizza | 5 Beech Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Carr House Drive | 539 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 Alnwick Road | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 1,032 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Salutation Building, Dryburn View | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Junior C Of E (Aided) School LANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Low Carr FROSTERLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Aykley Heads Sports Centre (Closed) Police Headquarters Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Durham) FINCHALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Durham Trinity School DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE AYKLEY HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.9% |
| 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 | 24.3% |
| Median download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.