DH1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DH1 district covers Durham, Bowburn, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DH1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DH1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DH1
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School · DH1 2TX · Good (2024) · Top 39% in England
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School · DH1 2AG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 22% in England
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School · DH1 5LP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School · DH1 1PH · Good (2023) · Bottom 20% in England
- Durham Newton Hall Infants' School · DH1 5LP · Good or better in every area (2024)
- Finchale Primary School · DH1 5XT · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 12% in England
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School · DH1 5BG · Outstanding (2024) · Top 2% in England
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School · DH1 2EY · Good (2024) · Bottom 18% in England
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery · DH1 4JG · Good (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School · DH1 2PN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham · DH1 5LZ · Good (2021) · Top 13% in England
- St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham · DH1 2HZ · Remains Good (2024)
Secondary schools in DH1
- Belmont Community School · DH1 2AG · Remains Good (2024) · Top 27% in England
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School · DH1 4SU · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 14% in England
- Framwellgate School Durham · DH1 5BQ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Top 47% in England
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham · DH1 4NG · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 12% in England
Fee-paying schools in DH1
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation · DH1 4SZ · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in DH1
- Durham University Day Nursery · DH1 1TA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd · DH1 4HF · Good (Ofsted)
- Yellow Wellies · DH1 4SG · Good (Ofsted)
- Kids 1st - Durham · DH1 5SE · Good (Ofsted)
- Clever Clogs Day Nursery · DH1 1GG · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- St Hild's Bright Beginnings · DH1 2HZ
- The Laurels Child Care · DH1 2EY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Adventure Valley Day Nursery · DH1 5SG · Good (Ofsted)
- Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd · DH1 5HW · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DH1
- Claypath & University Medical Group · DH1 1QW
- Belmont & Sherburn Medical Group · DH1 2QW
- Cheveley Park Medical Ctr · DH1 2UW
- Chastleton Medical Group · DH1 5BH
Neighbourhoods in DH1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DH1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City | 21% | £325k | Very high | 10 min |
| Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor | 20% | £318k | High | 11 min |
| Belmont & Carrville | 17% | £190k | Low | 10 min |
| Gilesgate & Old Durham | 13% | £256k | Very high | 7 min |
| Newton Hall & Brasside | 11% | £213k | Average | 10 min |
| Pity Me & Framwellgate Moor | 10% | £161k | Average | 7 min |
| High Shincliffe & Bowburn | 6% | £160k | High | 16 min |
Questions
Where is the DH1 postcode?
DH1 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Durham, Bowburn, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, with 1,323 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DH1?
The typical home price across DH1's neighbourhoods is £256k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DH1?
16 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a DH1 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from DH1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 38 minutes; York 68 minutes.