Area Guide – Durham (DH)

Living in Durham (DH)

Crime levels in Durham (DH) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Durham (DH)

Is Durham (DH) a good place to live?

Durham (DH) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Durham (DH)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Durham (DH)?

Flood risk and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (97 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Durham Sixth Form Centre	16 plus	Not rated	0.1 mi
Gilesgate Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
The Durham Free School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture	16 plus	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Gilesgate Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Durham Gilesgate Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Durham Gilesgate Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Newton Hall Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	1.3 mi
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Framwellgate Moor Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
Framwellgate Moor Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Framwellgate Moor Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Framwellgate School Durham	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
New College Durham	16 plus	Not rated	1.4 mi
Finchale Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Finchale Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.7 mi
Finchale Primary School	Primary	Good	1.7 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Durham Rail Station

Station	Distance
Durham Rail Station	0.3 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 21 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
BOOTS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HMP DURHAM	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE, DURHAM	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
RECOVERY CENTRE DURHAM	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
SCHOOL NURSING	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GILESGATE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
HEART FAILURE CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
UNIV HOSP NORTH DURHAM OOH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
DCLS DOMICILIARY PALLIATIVE CARE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ST CUTHBERTS HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MEDICAL CENTRE, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CENTRAL DURHAM GP ENH'D ACCESS SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
HMP LOW NEWTON	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTH DURHAM	A&E Hospital	1.0 mi