Pimlico Durham
19 addresses across 3 postcodes (DH1), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11713602.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £772,500 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, D: 2).
- 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 B; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 33% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Claypath & University Medical Group, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | £772,500 | £725,000 | £825,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £307,500 | £300,000 | £315,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | PEEL VIEW, 8 DH1 4QW | Semi-detached | £825,000 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2024 | THE CLOISTERS, 9 DH1 4QW | Semi-detached | £795,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2024 | THE KNAVE, 11 DH1 4QW | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2024 | 10 DH1 4QW | Semi-detached | £725,000 | New build. |
| 14 Sep 2016 | 7 DH1 4QW | Semi-detached | £790,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 4 DH1 4QW | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2002 | 7 DH1 4QW | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 4 DH1 4QW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1996 | 4 DH1 4QW | Detached | £150,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2024 (4); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 1,650 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: 3.
- 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
- 5, PIMLICO, grade II
- 7, PIMLICO, grade II
- PREBENDS COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- HOLLY STREET, DH1 4ER: up to 27 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Shell Garage: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 63 m and 74 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 3EA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DH1 4QW | 92% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| DH1 4SZ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham School | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 30.4 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Claypath & University Medical Group | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge House Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 1 North Road Halifax | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,380 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,580 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Margarets Allotments 2.3 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prebends Bridge, a listed building (Grade I), 130 m south-east. 359 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 37 of them Grade I and 23 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prebends Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m south-east |
| Prebend's Bridge | Scheduled monument | 140 m south-east |
| Wall to West of No.13 | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m east |
| The Water Gate | Scheduled monument | 230 m east |
| Water Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| Chorister School | Listed building, Grade I | 230 m east |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 380 m north-east |
| Framwellgate Bridge | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Neville's Cross 1346 | Registered battlefield | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Old Durham Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Count's Corner | Lake or reservoir | 290 m south-east |
| Windmill Hill Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Little High Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Buckshill Plantation | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Deerness Valley | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 19 |
3 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 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 Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School DH1 4SZ | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| The Chorister School DH1 3EL | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 40 Winks Hospitality DH1 4QP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Durham University - St Cuthberts Society DH1 3EE | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| St Cuthbert's Society JCR DH1 3EE | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Durham University - St John's College DH1 3RJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Undercroft Restaurant DH1 3EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Durham Cathedral DH1 3EH | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Durham University - North Bailey Club DH1 3EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2022 |
| St Margarets - HC-One DH1 4DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Ye Olde Elm Tree Inn DH1 4PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| The Pancake House DH1 4PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Durham University - St Chads College DH1 3RH | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar DH1 3RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2014 |
| Castle View Guest House DH1 4PS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pimlico (16); On or near South Bailey (5); On or near Grove Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 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 | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
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 4QW: 17 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- DH1 3EA: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- DH1 4SZ: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Grove Street · Quarryheads Lane · Silver Street · South Bailey · South Street · Margery Lane · Clay Lane · Briardene · Priory Orchard · The College · Nevilledale Terrace · Nevilledale Terrace
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.