Millburngate Durham
420 addresses across 11 postcodes (DH1), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11712998.
- Energy: 160 homes have an energy certificate (B: 143, C: 10, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: 25 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 D; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 270 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wharton Park, is about 330 m 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 32 to 51 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Claypath & University Medical Group, about 790 m away.
- People: About 1,710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,266 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
160 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (153); Maisonette, mid-terrace (6); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 2022 (153); 1967-1975 (6); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (7).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (27% of about 2,450 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: 1.
- 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
- ST ANNES COURT, grade II*
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- HOLLY STREET, DH1 4ER: up to 27 homes, permissioned (470 m)
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 21 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 19 at medium risk and 40 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 88 homes the Environment Agency counts, 51 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 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 4SL | zone 2 | 2 / 2 / 27 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FU | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FT | zone 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FS | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FY | zone 3 | ||
| DH1 4SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 16 / 9 | unlikely |
| DH1 4GA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FR | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH1 4FW | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DH1 4SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DH1 4TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 427 addresses are between 32 m and 51 m above sea level (37 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 4GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH1 4SJ | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| DH1 4SL | 100% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| DH1 4SQ | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DH1 4TZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 270 m |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km | |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest Millburngate Stand C Durham | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 160 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest National Car Parks | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 470 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 29.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Claypath & University Medical Group | 790 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Castle View Surgery LTD | 90 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham | 1.6 km |
| Police station | Durham Police Station | 590 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Cash machine 1 North Road Halifax | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Wharton Park 5.0 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 940 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest St Margarets Allotments 2.3 ha | 510 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Annes Court, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 389 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 38 of them Grade I and 23 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| Framwellgate Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 170 m south-east |
| Framwellgate Bridge | Scheduled monument | 170 m south-east |
| Church of St Margaret of Antioch | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m south |
| Town Hall and Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m east |
| Elvet Bridge | Scheduled monument | 410 m south-east |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 470 m south-east |
| Prebend's Bridge | Scheduled monument | 720 m south |
| Battle of Neville's Cross 1346 | Registered battlefield | 1.4 km west |
| Old Durham Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill | Hill | 490 m north-west |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 590 m west |
| Crossgate Moor | Wood | 820 m west |
| Flass Vale | Wood | 830 m north-west |
| Count's Corner | Lake or reservoir | 870 m south |
| Deerness Valley | Valley | 3.3 km 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | 16 plus | 16–19 | 500 m | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m | 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 | 840 m | 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 |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m | No published inspection |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | 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 | 1.3 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland DH1 4SL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Rios Brazillian Steakhouse DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Remo DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Food Pit Bar DH1 4SL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| The Greek Kitchen DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Holy Guacamoley DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Parma la Famillia DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Pizza and Doner Hub DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Curious Mr Fox DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Seoul Vibe DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Mayfair Pub and Kitchen DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Room For Dessert DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| JapJapJap DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Mare and Stone DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Sambuca Riverside DH1 4SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 387 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 |
| Shoplifting | 196 |
| Public order | 160 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 |
| Other theft | 56 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Station Bank (305); On or near Parking Area (253); On or near Nightclub (246); On or near Framwelgate Bridge (95); On or near New Street (66).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 23% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 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 4SL: 240 addresses of 248 in the postcode
- DH1 4FU: 65 addresses
- DH1 4FT: 50 addresses
- DH1 4FS: 41 addresses
- DH1 4FY: 9 addresses
- DH1 4SQ: 5 addresses of 74 in the postcode
- DH1 4GA: 3 addresses of 70 in the postcode
- DH1 4FR: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- DH1 4FW: 2 addresses
- DH1 4SJ: 2 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DH1 4TZ: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lambton Walk · Tenter Terrace · Framwelgate · Station Bank · Highgate · Castle Chare · A690 · Back Silver Street · Neville Street · Framwelgate Bridge · Back Silver Street · St Helens Well
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.