Ely Road, Durham, DH1 5QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 5QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	50.6%	52.3%	1.7%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	49.4%	47.7%	-1.7%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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 5QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	19.2%	19%	-0.2%	37.9%	-18.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	59.3%	-4.9%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.8%	9.3%	0.5%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.3%	11.5%	5.2%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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	39%	37.9%	-1.1%	48.4%	-10.5%
Good health	35.2%	37.4%	2.2%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	17.6%	16%	-1.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	5.2%	7.4%	2.2%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	3%	1.2%	-1.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.8%	19.2%	0.4%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	11.6%	-1.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	12.5%	-3.3%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	12.5%	2.5%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	32.1%	38.4%	6.3%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	6.3%	0.4%	-5.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	97.4%	97.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	95.1%	96.2%	1.1%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	94.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Middle East	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.7%	37.2%	-13.5%
Christian	70.5%	46.2%	24.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Ely Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ely Road was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Ely Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 169th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DH1 5QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ely Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ely Road, Durham, DH1 5QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 5QQ

Average Price
£193,264

Semi-Detached
£193,264

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ely Road

Average Price
£202,126

Semi-Detached
£202,126

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ely Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Ely Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2014-03-21	£236,750
4 Ely Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2009-09-04	£162,717
3 Ely Road, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£87,500	2003-05-23	£196,921
3 Ely Road, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£58,000	2001-05-25	£184,437
1 Ely Road, Durham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	1997-02-28	£220,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 5QQ

Employment

DH1 5QQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 5QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW	- not rated	1,230 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ	- not rated	2,988 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Finchale Infant School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT	- not rated	489 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Finchale Primary School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT	3out of 4	489 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Finchale Junior School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5QY	- not rated	672 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP	3out of 4	914 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP	- not rated	951 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	- not rated	1,388 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ	- not rated	1,388 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN	- not rated	2,738 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG	- not rated	2,770 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG	- not rated	2,770 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES	- not rated	2,067 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	- not rated	2,903 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	- not rated	2,903 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG	- not rated	4,705 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,996 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS	- not rated	2,277 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS	- not rated	2,277 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS	- not rated	2,277 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trouts Lane School Lanchester Road , DH1 5RH	- not rated	2,946 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Doggie Diner	40 Canterbury Road	275 yd
Cafe Dafte @ Pulman	Pulman Volkswagen, Abbey Road Industrial Estate	706 yd
KFC	Unit 6A Mercia Retail Park	721 yd
Asda Living Cafe	Unit 3 Mercia Retail Park	721 yd
Bells Fish and Chips	Unit 1 Finchale Road	729 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Newton Grange	Finchale Road	228 yd
Jovial Monk	Canterbury Road	275 yd
Durham Indoor Bowling Club	Abbey Road	489 yd
Bede Lodge Social Club	Bede Lodge House, Finchale Road	899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newton Fish Bar	Carr House Drive	699 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsburys, Unit K Arnison Retail Centre	846 yd
R-Cafe	HMP and YOI Low Newton, Finchale Avenue	919 yd
Subway	Unit O Arnison Retail Centre	940 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Carr House Drive	699 yd
Heron Foods	2 Alnwick Road	750 yd
Sainsbury's	Unit K Arnison Retail Centre	847 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Durham Indoor Bowls Club ABBEY ROAD	indoor bowls	284 yd
Finchale Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD	grass pitches	490 yd
Low Carr FROSTERLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	500 yd
Healthlands Club (Durham) FINCHALE ROAD	health and fitness suite	657 yd
Blue Coat Junior C Of E (Aided) School LANGLEY ROAD	grass pitches	911 yd
Hmp Frankland LOW NEWTON LOW NEWTON FINCHALE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	921 yd
Abbey Leisure Centre (Durham) ABBEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of DH1 5QQ