The DH1 postcode district is a postal district located in the DH Durham postcode area with a population of 52,550 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DH1 postcode district is 20.76 square miles which is 53.76 square kilometres or 13,283.89 acres.
Currently, the DH1 district has about 1304 postcode units spread across 5 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 1304 postcodes already in use, this leaves 696 units available.
The largest settlement in the DH1 postal code is DURHAM followed by Pity Me, and High Shincliffe.
The DH1 Postcode shares a border with DH6 (Bowburn, Coxhoe, Shotton Colliery), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor), DH3 (Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, Great Lumley), DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING, West Rainton, Penshaw) and DH2 (CHESTER LE STREET, Pelton, Ouston).
The primary settlement in the DH1 postcode district is Durham in the county of Durham, England. Other significant settlements include Belmont, Belmont Industrial Estate, Carrville, and Gilesgate, also located in Durham.
For the district DH1, we have data on 6 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DH1 1, covers Durham in Durham. The sector DH1 2, covers Durham and Shincliffe and High Shincliffe in Durham. The sector DH1 3, covers Durham in Durham. The sector DH1 4, covers Durham in Durham. The sector DH1 5, covers Durham and Pity Me in Durham. The sector DH1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the DH1 Postcode District
Explore the DH1 postcode district by using our free interactive map.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DH1 District: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham area with a total of 1325 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for DH1
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 48.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Where is the DH1 Postcode District?
The postcode district DH1 is located in the town of Durham. The nearby towns to DH1 include Chester Le Street (5.57 miles to the North), Spennymoor (5.91 miles to the South), Houghton Le Spring (5.99 miles to the North East), Trimdon Station (7.00 miles to the South East), Crook (7.94 miles to the South West), Stanley (8.18 miles to the North West), and Peterlee (8.66 miles to the East). Additionally, DH1 is approximately 233.98 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of DURHAM.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DH1 Postcode District is in the Durham CC region of Tees Valley and Durham within the North East (England).
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH1 1 | Durham Delivery Office |
| DH1 2 | Durham Delivery Office |
| DH1 3 | Durham Delivery Office |
| DH1 4 | Durham Delivery Office |
| DH1 5 | Durham Delivery Office |
| D | H | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 7 visitor attractions within the DH1 postcode area
| Oriental Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| The Undercroft |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
| View The Undercroft on Google Maps |
| Durham Cathedral |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
| View Durham Cathedral on Google Maps |
| Crook Hall and Gardens |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Crook Hall and Gardens on Google Maps |
| Durham University Botanic Garden |
| Gardens |
| Garden |
| View Durham University Botanic Garden on Google Maps |
| Durham Museum and Heritage Centre |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Old Durham Gardens |
| Gardens |
| Garden |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £95 | £2,600 | £1,067 | |
| 1 | £485 | £1,560 | £769 |
| 2 | £498 | £2,350 | £1,106 |
| 3 | £130 | £2,750 | £1,184 |
| 4 | £1,000 | £4,000 | £2,015 |
| 5 | £1,850 | £4,000 | £2,925 |
| 6 | £412 | £520 | £470 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £37,000 | £650,000 | £344,667 | |
| 1 | £55,000 | £120,000 | £99,214 |
| 2 | £55,000 | £500,000 | £153,246 |
| 3 | £69,750 | £695,000 | £237,433 |
| 4 | £180,000 | £950,000 | £435,247 |
| 5 | £230,000 | £2,750,000 | £868,093 |
| 6 | £650,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,137,500 |
| 7 | £700,000 | £1,950,000 | £1,325,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DH1 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Durham | Robinsons | 1&2 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL | 0191 625 0108 | 46 |
 | Durham City | J W Wood | 7 Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3HL | 0191 625 1013 | 34 |
 | Durham | Dowen | 3B, Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3HL | 0191 625 0869 | 22 |
 | Durham | Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents | 26-27 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AL | 0191 625 0756 | 21 |
 | North East | Urban Base Executive | 61 Saddler Street Durham DH1 3NU | 0191 607 7455 | 21 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £335,933 | 148 | £361,120 | 213 | £340,221 | 197 | £354,492 | 158 |
| Semi-Detached | £308,876 | 313 | £167,449 | 328 | £174,032 | 280 | £172,293 | 276 |
| Terraced | £188,836 | 157 | £198,018 | 157 | £197,304 | 163 | £201,114 | 205 |
| Flats | £139,207 | 85 | £134,140 | 93 | £128,696 | 84 | £136,113 | 74 |