Side-by-side comparison of DH4 Houghton le spring and DH6 Durham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DH6 is the more affordable option at £122,999 median vs £149,950 in DH4. DH4 has lower recorded crime (3,185 vs 4,016 offences over 13 months). DH4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DH4 Houghton le spring | DH6 Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £149,950 | £122,999 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,197 | £2,622 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,185 | 4,016 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 71.0 | 37.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.6 | 85.8 |
| 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.