DH1 1BF is a mixed residential area on Kepier Crescent, 0.2km from Musgrave Gardens in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH1 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00105007 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEPIER CRESCENT, DH1 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEPIER CRESCENT, DH1 1BF.
295
41
£ 32,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH1 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH1 1BF's 56% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1BF. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 127,000
12 sales · Mean £ 128,479
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1BF is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Oops Food Clearance0.6 km
- St Giles Service Station0.8 km
- Top Gear Karting0.6 km
- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.1 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.1 km
- The Queens Head0.6 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.4 km
- The Shoes0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.3 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.8 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.8 km
- Coffee At Chesneys0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Durham Chinese0.5 km
- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.5 km
- Lebaneat Express0.5 km
- Mr Choi's0.3 km
- Oceans Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.5 km
- Seaham14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hare and Hounds Veterinary Centre0.1 km
- Musgrave Gardens0.2 km
- Musgrave Gardens - Discontinued 26-10-860.2 km
- Travellers Rest0.2 km
- Sunderland Road Musgrave Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11BF · Data under Open Government Licence