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Laurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolGoodDurham Gilesgate Primary SchoolGoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgateGoodDurham Newton Hall Infants' SchoolGoodBelmont Cheveley Park Primary SchoolGoodThe average house price in Gilesgate is £193,370, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gilesgate house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Gilesgate a nice place to live?
Gilesgate is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Gilesgate?
Gilesgate has a high crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 135 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 80% above the national average, and 36% above the Durham average. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Gilesgate?
Gilesgate has 20 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gilesgate?
The majority of residents in Gilesgate identify as White (British) (81%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.