DH1 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Willowtree Avenue, 0.5km from Musgrave Gardens in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH1 1EA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: Average house prices are around £234k, down 40.8% year-on-year. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00105004 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DH1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DH1 1EA.
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£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH1 1EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
DH1 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £234k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £234k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1EA. The average age is 48.4. 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
£ 174,000
14 sales · Mean £ 183,250
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Detached
£ 266,740
7 sales · Mean £ 261,605
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1EA has low crime rates — 43 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
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Oops Food Clearance1.0 km
- St Giles Service Station1.0 km
- Top Gear Karting0.8 km
- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.4 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.9 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.7 km
- Stirks Italian Steakhouse at The Belmont1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Chapter Two0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.7 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Durham Chinese0.9 km
- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.6 km
- Lebaneat Express0.8 km
- Mr Choi's0.8 km
- Oceans Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.1 km
- Seaham14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Willowtree Avenue0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue - south0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11EA · Data under Open Government Licence