DH1 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Conifer Close, 0.5km from Gilesgate Moor in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH1, DH1 1DW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00105006 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONIFER CLOSE, DH1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONIFER CLOSE, DH1 1DW.
271
49
£ 45,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH1 1DW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£202k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1DW. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,250
4 sales · Mean £ 180,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1DW has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Oops Food Clearance0.9 km
- Top Gear Karting0.7 km
- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.4 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Gilesgate Wine Store0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.4 km
- The Queens Head1.0 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.7 km
- The Shoes0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Chapter Two0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.5 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Durham Chinese0.9 km
- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.7 km
- Lebaneat Express0.9 km
- Mr Choi's0.8 km
- Oceans Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.6 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.1 km
- Seaham14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Willowtree Avenue - south0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue - south0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.2 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.2 km
- Moor Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11DW · Data under Open Government Licence