Coniston Close Durham
19 addresses across 1 postcode (DH1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11706134.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £177,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 2, D: 8, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cheveley Park Medical Ctr, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £342,000 | £342,000 | £342,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £187,500 | £130,000 | £245,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £166,000 | £122,000 | £210,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £218,500 | £218,500 | £218,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2012 | 4 | £181,250 | £130,000 | £248,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 10 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2020 | 7 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 8 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 14 DH1 2UQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 15 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 9 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 7 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £218,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2014 | 16 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 7 May 2013 | 14 DH1 2UQ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2012 | 3 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 10 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £187,500 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 4 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £248,500 | |
| 20 Apr 2012 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2008 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 7 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2004 | 11 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2003 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 8 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 15 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £57,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £47,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 16 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 8 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 14 May 1997 | 15 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £47,850 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 17 DH1 2UQ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 9 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £76,500 | |
| 10 Jul 1996 | 13 DH1 2UQ | Detached | £46,950 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (14). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (1).
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 C (42% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 93 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 2UQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thorndale Road Belmont | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Belmont Park and Ride | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheveley Park Medical Ctr | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J & L C Clark Chemists | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belmont Dental Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Durham Community Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Sherburn Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 440 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,140 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,540 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prior's Hall, Hallgarth, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prior's Hall, Hallgarth | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Sherburnhouse Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Old Durham Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sherburnhouse Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Grange Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Black Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Kepier Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Mallygill Turn | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Pittington Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Belmont Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sherburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pittington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafflong Restaurant DH1 2QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Travellers Rest DH1 2QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scardale Way (3); On or near Coniston Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH1 2UQ: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Ennerdale Close · Dinsdale Drive · Eskdale Close · Brookdale · Patterdale Close · Mossdale · Ullerdale Close · Birkdale Gardens · Thorndale Road · Ferndale · Scardale Way · Bedale Close
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.