DH1 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on Willowtree Avenue, 0.7km from Musgrave Gardens in Durham. Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the City of Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH1, DH1 1DZ offers 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00105004 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DH1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DH1 1DZ.
397
48
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH1 1DZ 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 1DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £262k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH1 1DZ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 385,000
2 sales · Mean £ 385,000
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
4 sales · Mean £ 166,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH1 1DZ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Durham Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- Old Cinema Launderette0.7 km
- The Queens Head1.0 km
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel1.0 km
- The Shoes0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Chapter Two0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Bannatynes Hotel and Health Club0.9 km
- Cafe Dafte @ Pulman0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Premier - Gilesgate Food & Wine0.7 km
- Gilesgate Wine Store0.6 km
- Londis Dragonville0.8 km
- B and M0.9 km
- The Hop Knocker Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Gilesgate Golden Chippy0.6 km
- Lebaneat Express0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- China Diner0.9 km
- Janis Deli0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.9 km
- Seaham14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Willowtree Avenue0.2 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.2 km
- Belmont link road0.2 km
- Belmont link road0.2 km
- Willowtree Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence