Cunningham Place Durham
51 addresses across 1 postcode (DH1), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11706169.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £90,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 42, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Claypath & University Medical Group, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £35,302 | £35,302 | £35,302 |
| 2008 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £41,500 | £41,500 | £41,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £41,000 | £38,000 | £44,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2022 | 1 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 37 DH1 1EX | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2016 | 1 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2011 | 18 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £35,302 | |
| 28 Jan 2008 | 37 DH1 1EX | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 18 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2004 | 1 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 1 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £41,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2001 | 35 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 38 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 1 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 38 DH1 1EX | Semi-detached | £34,500 |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); Bungalow, semi-detached (13); Bungalow, end-terrace (11). Built: 1967-1975 (22); 1950-1966 (9); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (39); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
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 A (81% of about 910 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Durham Free School: up to 60 homes, permissioned (260 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 51 addresses are between 84 m and 88 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 1EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bradford Crescent Gilesgate Moor | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Prince Bishops Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 29.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Claypath & University Medical Group | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest M Whitfield Limited | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dental Care LTD | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Durham Community Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sherburn Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Dragonville, Gilegate Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,930 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,410 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,210 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kepier Hospital, a scheduled monument, 530 m (0.3 miles) west. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kepier Hospital | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Kepier Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Loggia of Heath Family Mansion East of Great Gateway at Kepier Hospital | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Great Gateway to Kepier Hospital (That Part Within the Civil Parish of Belmont) | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Great Gateway to Kepier Hospital (That Part Within the City of Durham) | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Chapel of St Mary Magdalene | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Old Durham Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Elvet Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Neville's Cross 1346 | Registered battlefield | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Frankland Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Kepier Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Count's Corner | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Black Dene | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 50 | 51 |
1 of the street's 51 addresses is 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 Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belmont Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Golden Chippy DH1 1EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Newchun DH1 1EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Gilesgate Wine Store DH1 1EY | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| The Shoes DH1 2JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Sainsbury's DH1 2LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| China Diner DH1 2LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Lebaneat Express DH1 2JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Queens Head DH1 2JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Day Oriental Supermarket DH1 1QF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Vina Pho DH1 1QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Durham City Baptist Church DH1 2JY | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing DH1 2JY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Montgomery Road (30); On or near Roosevelt Road (23); On or near Gort Place (17); On or near Cunningham Place (16); On or near Bradford Crescent (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 1EX: 51 addresses of 68 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bradford Crescent · Gort Place · Kenny Place · Montgomery Road · Gort Place · Abbots' Row · Friars' Row · Roosevelt Road · Cooper Square · Dean's Walk · Donnini Place · Churchill Avenue
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.