Howlcroft Villas, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH1 4DU.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Howlcroft Villas, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Dec 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £314,000.
House prices on Howlcroft Villas compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howlcroft Villas has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £314,000 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Terraced | 1 | £330,000 | 14 Jul 2017 |
Sold prices on Howlcroft Villas
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Howlcroft Villas DH1 4DU | 18 Dec 2020 | £343,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Howlcroft Villas DH1 4DU | 14 Jul 2017 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Howlcroft Villas DH1 4DU | 4 Jul 2016 | £285,000 | 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.
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Schools near Howlcroft Villas
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 277 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 661 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 1,667 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 137 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham 1,293 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre 1,747 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Langley Moor Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Durham station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church (E-bound, A690) 1 min walk
- Church (W-bound, A690) 1 min walk
- A167-Cross Valley Court (SE-bound, A167 - Newcastle Road) 2 min walk
- St Margarets School (W-bound, Crossgate Peth) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 1.1 mi - Chastleton Medical Group
Newton Drive, Durham · 1.6 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 1.9 mi - The Medical Group
Adrian Clark House, Sawmills Lane, Durham · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Durham Newcastle Road Local · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Durham North Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Durham North Road Local · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Durham Market Place Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Well · 1.1 mi
- Leak Chemists · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Falchion Orthodontics Limited · 0.3 mi
- Dunelm Orthodontics · 0.4 mi
- Dunelm Orthodontics · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 539 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 78.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,849 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Howlcroft Villas
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Who lives around Howlcroft Villas
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 38.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 54.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.8% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 51.5% | 19.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.1% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 20.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| Other qualifications | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 6.2% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.6% | 43% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.5% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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