DH1 1DG is a well-regarded residential area on Whiteoak Avenue, 0.4km from Gilesgate Moor in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH1 1DG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00105005 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEOAK AVENUE, DH1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEOAK AVENUE, DH1 1DG.
293
45
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH1 1DG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DH1 1DG's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £165k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £165k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1DG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
9 sales · Mean £ 151,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1DG is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Oops Food Clearance0.8 km
- Top Gear Karting0.5 km
- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Gilesgate Wine Store0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.4 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.5 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Chapter Two0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.3 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
- Lickity Split0.6 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Battered & Fried1.0 km
- Durham Chinese0.8 km
- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.9 km
- Lebaneat Express1.0 km
- Mr Choi's0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.3 km
- Seaham14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Crescent0.2 km
- Moor Crescent0.2 km
- Travellers Rest0.2 km
- Rennys Lane0.2 km
- Eden Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11DG · Data under Open Government Licence