Is DH1 5TT a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

255 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DH1 5TT. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
90
Anti-social behaviour
45
Public order
33
Shoplifting
26
Criminal damage & arson
14
Other theft
14
Burglary
12
Drugs
8

House prices

£140,447

Average price in County Durham (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 4.7% year on year.

Terraced
£116,586
Semi-detached
£141,233
Detached
£239,098
Flat / maisonette
£78,510

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DH1 5TT specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DH1 5TT on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DH1 5TT on Check Food Hygiene

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