The average house price in Durham is £220,164, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Durham house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Durham a nice place to live?
Durham is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Durham?
Durham has a below average crime rate for a UK city, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 26% below the Durham average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Durham?
Durham has 41 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Framwellgate Moor Primary School and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Nettlesworth Primary School and Framwellgate School Durham. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Durham?
The majority of residents in Durham identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.