DH1 encompasses Durham city centre and demonstrates modest growth metrics relative to national standards. Over the past five years, property prices expanded at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields proved more robust at 5.1% annually, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remained negligible at 0.7% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 46.7 places it at the 31st percentile nationally, indicating average market performance. Currently positioned in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, DH1 exhibits characteristics typical of university towns with established rental demand but limited price momentum. These dynamics reflect a market with stable rental fundamentals rather than rapid capital growth.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Durham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.0 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
94 planning applications submitted in DH1 over the last six months.
Durham (DH1) common questions
Is Durham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Durham (DH1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 45/100 (Average), in the top 78% of districts nationally. The score is down 7.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Durham safe?
Durham has a safety score of 16/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Durham?
The average property price in Durham (DH1) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Durham?
The median monthly rent in Durham (DH1) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Durham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chester Le Street (DH2), Durham (DH7), Houghton Le Spring (DH5), Chester Le Street (DH3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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