Douglas Gardens, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH1 3PT, DH1 3PU.
At a glance
11 property sales on Douglas Gardens, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £315,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £252,400. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Douglas Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Douglas Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £252,400 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £252,000 | 24 Nov 2020 |
Sold prices on Douglas Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 24 Apr 2026 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 2 Sep 2024 | £307,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 3 Feb 2023 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 4 Nov 2022 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PU | 24 Sep 2021 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PU | 10 Sep 2021 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 24 Nov 2020 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 10 Feb 2020 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PU | 18 Jul 2019 | £212,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PU | 15 Nov 2017 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 28 Nov 2016 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Douglas Gardens DH1 3PT | 28 Oct 2016 | £225,000 | Semi-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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Douglas Gardens | £335,000 (Nov 2022) → £315,000 (Apr 2026) | -6% over 3 yrs |
| 18, Douglas Gardens | £250,000 (Feb 2020) → £307,000 (Sep 2024) | +23% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Douglas Gardens
Crime
124 crimes were reported within about a mile of Douglas Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Douglas Gardens 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 Douglas Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 277 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 661 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Langley Moor Nursery School 46 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Langley Moor Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 137 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 1,667 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 66 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 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 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Duke of Wellington (S-bound, A167) 2 min walk
- Douglas Gardens (N-bound, A167) 2 min walk
- Douglas Gardens (S-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Duke of Wellington (NW-bound, A167) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 1.4 mi - The Medical Group
Adrian Clark House, Sawmills Lane, Durham · 1.9 mi - Chastleton Medical Group
Newton Drive, Durham · 2.1 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 2.1 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 10 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 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 533 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,612 |
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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