County Durham
Living in Durham, County Durham
Thinking of moving to Durham? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Durham, County Durham - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Recent Sold Prices in Durham
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2021 |
| 5, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £317,000 | Terraced | Feb 2021 |
| 13, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2020 |
| 1, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £294,000 | Semi-detached | May 2014 |
| 3, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £245,000 | Terraced | Aug 2013 |
| 13, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Aug 2010 |
| 11, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £347,500 | Semi-detached | Feb 2010 |
| 12, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £282,500 | Detached | Oct 2008 |
| 15, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £270,000 | Terraced | Feb 2008 |
| 14, ALEXANDRIA CRESCENT | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Dec 2007 |
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Schools in Durham
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Langley Moor Primary School | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
Broadband in Durham
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Local Amenities in Durham
Parks & Green Spaces
- Allergate play area 0.1 mi
- Laburnum Avenue playground 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco 1.5 mi
- Lidl 1.5 mi
- Heron Foods 1.7 mi
- Co-op Food 1.7 mi
- Tesco Extra 1.7 mi
Train Stations
- Durham Rail Station 0.3 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.4 mi
- North End House 0.7 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Claypath Medical Centre 0.8 mi
- University Health Centre 0.8 mi
Restaurants
- Bells Fish & Chips 1.5 mi
- Jani's Deli 1.6 mi
- Gilesgate Tandoori 1.6 mi
- Craft Burger Durham 1.6 mi
- The Hop Knocker 1.6 mi
Cafes
- Old Cinema Launderette 1.6 mi
- Coffee @ Chesneys 1.7 mi
- Pulman Cafe 1.9 mi
- Café Dafté 1.9 mi
- Extra Time Cafe Bar 1.9 mi
Pubs
- Gilesgate Moor Hotel 1.8 mi
- The Sportsman, Durham 2.3 mi
- The Pin 3 mi
GP Surgeries
- Welsh B 1.7 mi
- Just Health Durham HGV PCV Taxi Driver Medical Cinic 1.9 mi
- Bupa Health Centre Durham 2.1 mi
- Regen Physio Durham 2.2 mi
- Belmont Foot Care 2.3 mi
Gyms
- RT Fitness Durham and Sunderland 1.8 mi
- PureGym Durham City Retail Park 2 mi
- Fun & fitness with Sheila cic 2.1 mi
- Unique Health Clubs | Unique Gym Durham 2.1 mi
- Bannatyne Health Club And Spa Durham 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitfield M Ltd 1.5 mi
- Tesco Pharmacy 1.7 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 1.9 mi
- Belmont Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Leaks Chemist 2.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Durham
Conservation Area:
Durham City