Lowes Rise, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH1 4NS.
At a glance
10 property sales on Lowes Rise, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £470,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £488,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lowes Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lowes Rise 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 | 6 | £488,500 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 4 | £255,613 | 11 Jul 2019 |
Sold prices on Lowes Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 25 Mar 2026 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 13 Dec 2024 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 17 Jan 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 11 Jul 2019 | £267,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 1 Feb 2019 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 3 Dec 2018 | £468,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 6 Jul 2018 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 2 Jun 2017 | £264,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 18 Nov 2016 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Lowes Rise DH1 4NS | 25 Aug 2016 | £353,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Lowes Rise | £468,000 (Dec 2018) → £560,000 (Jan 2022) | +20% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lowes Rise
Crime
139 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lowes Rise 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 | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lowes Rise 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 Lowes Rise
| 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 | 0.5 mi |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 661 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 1,667 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 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 | 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 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bank Foot (NE-bound, A690 - Nevilles Cross Bk) 2 min walk
- Duke of Wellington (NW-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Ellam Avenue (S-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Post Office (SW-bound, A690 - Nevilles Cross Bk) 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 - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 1.9 mi - Chastleton Medical Group
Newton Drive, Durham · 1.9 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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