Claypath Durham
202 addresses across 8 postcodes (DH1), about 80 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 11712972.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wharton Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 152 of its 203 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Claypath & University Medical Group, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 1,620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,063 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Flat (7); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (8); 2012-2021 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Durham City. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 10.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- STATUE OF THIRD MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY, grade II*
- TOWN HALL AND GUILDHALL, grade II*
- 11, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 14, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 79 AND 80, SADDLER STREET, grade II
- BARCLAYS BANK, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS, grade II
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, grade II
- SHOP WITH ART GALLERY OVER TO NORTH OF TOWN HALL ENTRANCE, grade II
- Statue of Neptune in Market Place, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- HOLLY STREET, DH1 4ER: up to 27 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 14 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 3NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3NE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3HL | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 15 | unlikely |
| DH1 3NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 3RA | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 203 addresses are between 38 m and 51 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 3HL | 87% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| DH1 3NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 3NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 3NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 3NJ | 96% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| DH1 3NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 3PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 3RA | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Place Durham | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince Bishops Car Park | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 29.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Claypath & University Medical Group | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge House Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police Station | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 19 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wharton Park 5.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Margarets Allotments 2.3 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Statue of Third Marquess of Londonderry, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 404 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 40 of them Grade I and 23 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Statue of Third Marquess of Londonderry | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Town Hall and Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| 18, Elvet Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m south-east |
| Castle Wall Around Motte on West, North and East Sides | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m south-west |
| Elvet Bridge | Scheduled monument | 170 m south-east |
| Framwellgate Bridge | Scheduled monument | 200 m south-west |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 390 m south |
| The Water Gate | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Old Durham Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Neville's Cross 1346 | Registered battlefield | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Count's Corner | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Crossgate Moor | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Deerness Valley | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 104 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 203 |
152 of the street's 203 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | 16 plus | 16–19 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd DH1 3NB | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Bells Fish & Chips DH1 3NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| The Picnic Basket DH1 3UL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Greggs DH1 3NP | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Market Tavern DH1 3NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Norse DH1 3NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Whittard of Chelsea DH1 3NE | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Durham Distillery DH1 3UL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Cafe Cenno DH1 3NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Market Hall Wines DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Health Barn DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Market Cheese and Deli DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| The Nook DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| IK Fish DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Card Factory DH1 3NJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 221 |
| Shoplifting | 155 |
| Public order | 121 |
| Other theft | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (295); On or near Market Place (171); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (108); On or near Shopping Area (99); On or near Framwelgate Bridge (95).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 75% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 13% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 24% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Bar 33 (pub/bar/nightclub, DH1 4EY) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DH1 3NJ: 173 addresses of 176 in the postcode
- DH1 3NE: 13 addresses
- DH1 3NB: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- DH1 3NG: 4 addresses
- DH1 3PN: 3 addresses
- DH1 3HL: 2 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- DH1 3NL: 2 addresses
- DH1 3RA: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Market Place · Back Silver Street · Walkergate · Market Place · Millennium Place · Back Silver Street · Saddler Street · Claypath · Lambton Walk · Elvet Bridge · Framwelgate Bridge · Blue Coat Court
All the streets in DH1 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.