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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Local administration around Durham
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Durham
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypath & University Medical Group | 26 Gilesgate, Durham | 0.7 mi | 0191 3746888 |
| Chastleton Medical Group | Newton Drive, Durham | 1.4 mi | 0191 3846171 |
| Dunelm Medical Practice | Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Bearpark, Durham | 2.1 mi | 0191 3732077 |
| Belmont & Sherburn Medical Group | Broomside Lane, Belmont, Durham | 2.4 mi | 0191 3009661 |
| Cheveley Park Medical Ctr | The Links, Belmont, Durham | 2.5 mi | 0191 3864285 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Durham
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 2-5 Market Place, Durham | 0.4 mi | 0191 3842213 |
| Well | 25 Gilesgate, Durham | 0.7 mi | 01913 865762 |
| Leak Chemists | 29 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham | 1.5 mi | 0191 3862193 |
| M Whitfield Limited | 34 Sunderland Road, Durham | 1.5 mi | 0191 3842172 |
| Newton Hall Pharmacy | 55 Carr House Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham | 1.7 mi | 01913 866867 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Durham
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Orthodontics | The Cross Gate Centre, Alexandria Crescent, Durham | - | |
| Falchion Orthodontics Limited | Harrison House, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham | 0.1 mi | |
| Dunelm Orthodontics | Tenter Chambers, 58-62 North Road, Durham | 0.2 mi | |
| Castle View Surgery LTD | 70a North Road, Durham | 0.2 mi | |
| Bridge House Dental Surgery | 1st Floor Bridge House, Framwelgate Bridge, Durham | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Durham
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12, NEVILLES CROSS VILLAS | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 9, FIELD HOUSE TERRACE | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 12, ARCHERY RISE | £440,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 1, WEST TERRACE | £225,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 2, BRIARDENE | £347,500 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| BEDE REST, BEECHCREST | £745,000 | Detached | May 2026 |
| 30, ALBERT STREET | £550,000 | Detached | May 2026 |
| 41, THE AVENUE | £492,600 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| FLAT C, ST ANNES COURT | £312,500 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 31, ALBERT STREET | £525,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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 | Good | 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
Local Amenities in Durham
Parks & Green Spaces
- Allergate play area 0.1 mi
- Laburnum Avenue playground 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Wharton Park 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
Area Profile for Durham
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