Area Guide For DH1 3AL

When it comes to housing in the DH1 3AL area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 66, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 76. There are around 149 Shared ownership properties, 69 Local Authority rented, 148 Housing Association rented and around 248 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 68 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 93 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 101 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 117 are employed in Routine occupation and 114 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 167.

In DH1 3AL area, Couple with children amount to 89 while Couple without children amount to 108. The neighbourhood also has around 138 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 109 votes. Around 90 people are DIY enthusiasts, 94 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 120 are into football and 84 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 86 are into traveling.

The Sun is the most subscribed (122) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Express (86), Daily Mirror (86), Daily Mail (78), The Guardian (71), The Independent (59), The Times (56) and Daily Telegraph (43).

Some of the nearest services available in DH1 3AL are Kaydan Furnitre (Furniture Stores), S C S Sofas (Furniture Stores), 1st for Locks (Locksmiths), C D S Security Ltd (Security systems), Proline Preservation & Maintenance (Damp & Dry Rot Service), Corrigan Electrics (Electronic Shop), H Towns Builders (Builder), David Handyman Services (Property Maintenance Services), Jamie's Roofing & Property Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Middleton Design (Interior Designers), Joinery Home Improvements (Carpenter), Handy Mal Ltd (Electronic Shop), Gardner Associates (Architectural Service), Bound 2 Fit (Carpet Fitter), City Attic Interiors (Furniture Stores), Bobby Simpson & Sons Roofing Contractors (Roofing Contractors), Poplar Tree Florist (Garden Centres), Factory Suite & Leather (Furniture Stores), Yorkshire Linen Co (Bed & Bedding Shop), Oasis Electrical (Electronic Shop), Abacus Windows (Double Glazing Installer), Amamus Design (Architectural Service), Warm Sanctuary Ltd (Flooring Services), Howarth Litchfield Partnership (Architect), Electrical Services North East Ltd (Electronic Shop), Bensons Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop), J S Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Anglian Home Improvements (Double Glazing Installer), Ultimate Wallpaper & Paints (DIY Shop), T M Plastering & Building Services (Plasterers), Gilesgate Building & Roofing Contractors (Builder), D P C Plumbing Co (Plumbers), Brighthouse (Appliance Retailer) and Greenwell Design (Architect).

DH1 3AL has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Durham Tees Valley Airport, Blackpool International Airport, Leeds Bradford International Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Newcastle International Ferry Terminal, South Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. DH1 3AL has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St Oswald's C.E. (Controlled) Infant School, The Chorister School, Bow Durham School. Some of the secondary schools include St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham Gilesgate Sports College and Sixth Form Centre. Then there are others like Durham Trinity School, Durham School, Durham High School for Girls.