Portrush Way, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH1 3FJ.
At a glance
14 property sales on Portrush Way, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 23 Apr 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £400,804. Average sale prices rose from £381,496 in 2019 to £492,500 in 2025 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Portrush Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Portrush Way 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 | 13 | £400,804 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £352,995 | 12 Dec 2019 |
Sold prices on Portrush Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 23 Apr 2025 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 31 Mar 2025 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 8 Feb 2022 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 20 Mar 2020 | £394,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 14 Feb 2020 | £424,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 13 Dec 2019 | £419,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 12 Dec 2019 | £352,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 30 Sep 2019 | £389,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 26 Sep 2019 | £362,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 15 Aug 2019 | £397,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 31 May 2019 | £374,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 10 May 2019 | £371,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 17 Apr 2019 | £444,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Portrush Way DH1 3FJ | 29 Mar 2019 | £317,995 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Portrush Way | £374,995 (May 2019) → £495,000 (Apr 2025) | +32% over 6 yrs |
| 3, Portrush Way | £362,500 (Sep 2019) → £490,000 (Mar 2025) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| 11, Portrush Way | £317,995 (Mar 2019) → £325,000 (Feb 2022) | +2% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Portrush Way
Crime
22 crimes were reported within about a mile of Portrush Way 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 | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Portrush Way 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 Portrush Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 277 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 661 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 66 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 137 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 1,667 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Douglas Gardens (S-bound, A167) 2 min walk
- Douglas Gardens (N-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Mount Oswald The Drive (E-bound, The Drive) 4 min walk
- Duke of Wellington (S-bound, A167) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 1.5 mi - The Medical Group
Adrian Clark House, Sawmills Lane, Durham · 1.7 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 2.3 mi - Chastleton Medical Group
Newton Drive, Durham · 2.4 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 | 90.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 483 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,974 |
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.
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