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Durham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Durham is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 47,785. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
47,785 Population 1,717/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$174,727 home value, $1,062/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population47,785
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$42,464
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

A
Home Value$174,727
Rent$1,062
Ownership62.8%
Housing Units19,114

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+46.7%

Community

Population47,785
Population Density1,717 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates54.7768°, -1.5757°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age44.0 years

About Durham

Durham is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 47,785. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Durham has a population of 47,785 with a density of 1,717 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.1%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

47,785
Total Population
1,717
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
27.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.8%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Durham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Durham is $42,464, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,464. The average weekly wage is $817, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,348 business establishments. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Durham vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,464
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)4,348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Durham is $174,727, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,062 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 19,114 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,727
38% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,062
9% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.8%
Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.2%
Housing Units19,114

Property Tax

Climate in Durham

Durham has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.7° / 10.3° 66.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.1° / 11.7° 69.5
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -1.5° / 14.2° 63.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 16.7° 44.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 19.3° 59.5
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 5.8° / 22.8° 62.9
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.2° / 25° 89.6
Aug 15.1°C / 59°F 8.1° / 23.6° 81.5
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 22.1° 73.6
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F 2.4° / 16.2° 105.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F -0.9° / 13.3° 78.6
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -1.6° / 11.2° 94.5
Durham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²)
Population Density1,717/sq mi
Coordinates54.7768°N, 1.5757°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 137 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 149 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 150 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 149 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 150 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 27 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 150 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 79 km
Aug 10, 2007 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 150 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.7%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,717/sq mi
Total Area27.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Schools in Durham

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Finchale Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
The Chorister School - - - -
Durham Trinity School & Sports College - - - -
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School - - - -
Durham School - - - -
Framwellgate Moor Primary School - - - -
St. Leonard's Catholic School - - - -
St Godric's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Framwellgate School Durham - - - -
Durham Johnston School - - - -
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Durham Gilesgate Primary School - - - -
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Newton Hall Infant School - - - -
Blue Coat C of E (Aided) Junior School - - - -
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School - - - -
Durham School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Durham

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Durham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Faith Museum
Fans Museum
Fulwell Windmill visitor centre
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Mining Institute
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Preston Park Museum
Railway Museum
Ryhope Engines Museum
Segedunum
Souter Lighthouse
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
The Bishops
The Black Gate
The Donnison School
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall
Watch House Museum
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Libraries in Durham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Colliery Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Seaham Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Durham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jackie White's Market
Jacky White's Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
Seaham Car Boot Sale
South Shields Market

Hotels in Durham

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Hotel Indigo Durham
Kingslodge Inn
Premier Inn, Durham City Centre (Walkergate)
Premier Inn, Durham East
Radisson Blu
Travelodge

Restaurants in Durham

62 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ajiwai
Akarsu
Alishaan
Amaani Bar
Amaani Restaurant
Antico
ASK Italian
Bells
Bells Fish and Chips
Bistro Italiano
Brasserie Quartier
Broomside Park
Caffè Capriccio
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Chilli Padi
Coarse
Cosy Club
Dingsway Sushi
El Pincho
Faru
Fat Hippo
Fifty Six
FIIK
Fusha
Gussto
Happiness 2
Happiness 2 Barbeque
Holi and Bhang
Inshanghai
Isla Restaurant
Jozef's Restaurant
Kung Fu Noodles
La Spaghettata
Lebaneat
Little Sicily
Millenium Restaurant
Nadon Thai
Nando's
Pesto Italiano
PizzaExpress
Restaurant 17
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse
Rudy's
Sense
Shaheen's Indian
Tango
Tapas Factory
The Capital
The Cellar Door
The Curious Mr Fox
The Greek Guy
The Rabbit Hole
The Spice Lounge
Tia's
Turkish Kitchen Meze & Grill
Turtle Bay
Uno Momento
Vina Pho
Whitechurch
Zaap Thai
Zen Asian Dining
Zizzi

Cafes in Durham

62 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 of Cups, Durham
Bagel Break Deli & Cafe
Barking Blends Coffee House
Biz-R
Botanic Garden Cafe
Brambles Coffee Shop
Bransden Room
Cafe 38
Cafe Cenno
Café Dafté
Cafédral Durham
Caffè Nero
Calman Cafe
Chapters Tearooms
Chemistry Café
Circolo Bistro
Coffee @ Chesney's
Costa
Costa
Costa
Coviello
Elvet Ices & Cafe
Engineering Cafe
Extra Time Cafe Bar
Flat White
Flat White Kitchen
Leonards
Manakeet
Mathematical Sciences & Computer Science Cafe
Muacha
Neighbourhood Coffee House
Old Cinema Launderette
Old School Cafe
Paddy and Scott's
Pawsome Cat Cafe
Porcelain Coffee
Pretty Waffle
Riverfront Bistro
Riverview Kitchen
Small Island Coffee
Split & Glory
Starbucks
Starbucks
Sweet Treats R Us
Tea 4 U
Tesco Cafe
The Café at tj's
The Coffee House
The Garden Gate Cafe
The Hungry Loaf Deli
The Pancake Cafe
The Pumphouse Tea Room
Treats
Truly Inspirational Cafe
Undercroft restaurant
Urban Chai
Utepia Tea
Vennels
Waffley Good Company
Wharton Park Heritage Centre and Cafe
Ye Olde Stable Tea Shoppe
Zing Kitchen

Cinemas in Durham

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gala
Odeon Luxe

Theatres in Durham

5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
City Theatre
Gala Theatre
The Assembly Rooms
The Magic Corner

Monuments in Durham

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fram Well Head
Obelisk

Castles in Durham

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham Castle

Clinics in Durham

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Dentists in Durham

9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Castle View Dental Surgery
Claypath Dental Practice
Durham Smile Clinic
Elvet Dental Practice
Framwellgate Dental Care
Kingsgate Dental
mydentist
The Cosmetic Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Durham

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Vets
Dunelm Veterinary Group
Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Durham

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham

Bus Stations in Durham

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham City Bus Station

Gas Stations in Durham

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Tesco

Banks in Durham

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Handelsbanken
HSBC UK
Leeds Building Society
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Newcastle Building Society
Santander
The Co-operative Bank

Gyms in Durham

8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freeman's Quay Gym
GB #8740213718
Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club
Pace Health Club
Result Fitness
Ross Thompson Personal Trainer
The Unity Gym
Trevelyan College Fitness Suite

Breweries in Durham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
S43 Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Vaux Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Durham

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Airports Near Durham

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Durham

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Durham Post Office
Framwellgate Moor Mobile Service Post Office
Newton Hall Post Office
Willowtree Avenue Post Office

Treatment Centers in Durham

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Durham

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Durham Castle and CathedralCultural1986

Churches & Religious Organizations in Durham

38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Durham
Chapel of Saint Mary the Less
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Christchurch
Church of St Cuthbert
Durham Cathedral
Durham Chinese Methodist Church
Durham City Baptist Church
Durham City Spiritualist Church
Durham Presbyterian Church
Durham Quaker Meeting
Elvet Methodist Church
Framwellgate Moor Methodist Church
Hatfield College Chapel
Islamic Prayer Rooms
King's Church Durham
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Norman Chapel
North Road Methodist Church
Old Elvet Prayer Room
RCCG Living Grace
Sanctuary 21
St Aidan Framwellgate Moor
St Chad's College Chapel
St Cuthbert's Catholic Church
St Godric's
St John's Neville's Cross
St Margaret of Antioch
St Mary the Virgin, Shincliffe
St Nicholas Church
St Oswald's Church
St. Bede's Chapel
St. Giles
St. Joseph's Church
The Orthodox Church of St Cuthbert and St Bede
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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UFO Sightings
13
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Durham

Durham Castle and Cathedral
Cultural · inscribed 1986
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (evangelizer of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede. It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest ...

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durham

What is the population of Durham?

Durham has a population of 47,785 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,717 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Durham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,727 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Durham?

Durham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Durham?

The unemployment rate in Durham is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 4,348 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Durham?

The median home value in Durham is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.

How are the schools in Durham?

26.7% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Durham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Durham is 2.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.

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