Abbey Road, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH1 5DQ.
At a glance
6 property sales on Abbey Road, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 16 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £216,667.
House prices on Abbey Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbey Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £216,667 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £147,500 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 1 | £168,000 | 16 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Abbey Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 16 May 2025 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Glenville, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 7 Oct 2024 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 25 Nov 2022 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Woodleigh Cottage, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 16 Jun 2021 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 29 Jan 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Abbey Service Station, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 31 Jul 2019 | £220,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Forge, Abbey Road DH1 5DQ | 22 Oct 2018 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Road
Crime
68 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 212 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Framwellgate School Durham 1,204 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 214 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School 110 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Finchale Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College 254 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham 1,293 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Durham station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Chester-le-Street station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbey Day Centre (SW-bound, Abbey Road) 1 min walk
- Abbey Day Centre (NE-bound, Abbey Road) 1 min walk
- Front Street (N-bound, Front Street) 2 min walk
- Front Street (S-bound, Front Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chastleton Medical Group
Newton Drive, Durham · 0.6 mi - Sacriston Medical Centre
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham · 1.9 mi - Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 2.0 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 788 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,690 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in DH1
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