Postcode report
Is DH1 4NR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DH1 4NR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH1 4NR is a postcode in Neville's Cross, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH1 4NR, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH1 4NR are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH1 4NR is based on County Durham 033 Census 2021. It covers 13,301 residents, 1,053 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near DH1 4NR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 52 rolling sales, down 6.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH1 4NR can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH1 4NR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DH1 4NR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DH1 4NR
Is DH1 4NR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH1 4NR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH1 4NR?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DH1 4NR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DH1 4NR?
LocaleIQ matched DH1 4NR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH1 4NR?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH1 4NR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.