Living in DH97, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DH97 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £151,132.
What actually sold around DH97
42 recorded home sales on the streets around central DH97 in the last 2 years, with a median of £125,000 and a range from £68,000 to £270,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 TAYLOR COURT, DH1 1EL | terraced | £208,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 23 PICKERING PLACE, DH1 1EG | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 24 PICKERING PLACE, DH1 1EG | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 4 GRANGE COURT, DH1 1BL | flat-maisonette | £83,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 16 PICKERING PLACE, DH1 1EG | flat-maisonette | £68,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 62 SWINSIDE DRIVE, DH1 1AF | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-02-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
14 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Durham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
63 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DH97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DH97
What is the average house price in DH97?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DH97?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DH97?
The median of 42 recorded sales around central DH97 in the last 2 years is £125,000, ranging from £68,000 to £270,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DH97?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central DH97, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DH97?
63 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DH97 at risk of flooding?
Central DH97 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DH97 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £125,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 63 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DH97 safe?
63 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH97 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DH97 or DH98, DH97 or DH99, DH97 or DH1.
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