DH1 1DA is a well-regarded residential area on Moor Crescent, 0.3km from Gilesgate Moor in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH1 1DA 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 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00105006 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOOR CRESCENT, DH1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR CRESCENT, DH1 1DA.
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
DH1 1DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £210k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £210k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1DA. 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
£ 163,000
4 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH1 1DA is moderate at 64 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
22 nearby- Oops Food Clearance0.8 km
- Top Gear Karting0.5 km
- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.3 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Gilesgate Wine Store0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.3 km
- The Queens Head0.9 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel0.5 km
- The Shoes0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Chapter Two0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.5 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.6 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Durham Chinese0.7 km
- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.7 km
- Lebaneat Express0.8 km
- Mr Choi's0.7 km
- Oceans Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moorend House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.5 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.3 km
- Seaham14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Crescent0.1 km
- Moor Crescent0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue - south0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue - south0.1 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11DA · Data under Open Government Licence