Side-by-side comparison of DH1 Durham and DH4 Houghton le spring covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DH4 is the more affordable option at £149,950 median vs £219,000 in DH1. DH4 has lower recorded crime (3,185 vs 6,992 offences over 13 months). DH4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DH1 Durham | DH4 Houghton le spring |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £219,000 | £149,950 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,622 | £2,197 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,992 | 3,185 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 36.5 | 71.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.3 | 97.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.