MOOR CRESCENT, DH1 1DL House Prices & Local Information

DH1 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Moor Crescent, 0.6km from Gilesgate Moor in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH1 1DL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00105004 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.