Durham has an average crime rate of 117.8 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

Is Durham a good place to live?

Durham is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham.

Durham - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Durham
Address: England, GB

Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

B+

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	County Durham
Crime Rate	✓average
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C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Neville's Cross

suburb

B+

1.3 km away

Crossgate Moor

suburb

B+

1.4 km away

Gilesgate

suburb

C+

1.6 km away

Framwellgate Moor

village

B+

2.1 km away

Shincliffe

village

2.5 km away

Langley Moor

village

C+

3.0 km away

Neville's Cross

suburb

B+

1.3 km away

Crossgate Moor

suburb

B+

1.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Plentiful

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

Durham

Train

Chester-Le-Street

Train

J62A1(M)

Motorway

J61A1(M)

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

4 Schools

Good

33 Schools

Requires Improvement

4 Schools

Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Outstanding

Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£195,365

detached houses

£313,642

flats and maisonettes

£135,491

semi detached houses

£205,386

terraced houses

£156,913