Which area of Durham is affluent?
Some of the most affluent areas in Durham include Aykley Heads, Neville’s Cross, Langley Moor and Chester-Le-Street. These are all high income areas with higher housing prices in comparison to the rest of the county. However, they are still more affordable than many areas of the country.
What are the best areas to live in Durham?
Choosing the best place to live in Durham is no easy feat thanks to its wide selection of picturesque villages and well connected city suburbs.
To make your life easier we’ve compiled a list of our choices of the best areas to live in Durham:
Chester-Le-Street
Chester-Le-Street is a quaint market town with bags of character and history. It has a famous high street with a number of desirable shops, cafes and restaurants and transport links that make it incredibly easy to get to the city of Durham in under 10 minutes, you can also easily travel to Newcastle, York, Manchester or many more areas of the country.
If you prefer a trip to the country rather than the city, then you’re surrounded by countryside in Chester-Le-Street so you’ll only be a short trip from some stunning scenery, for example the Durham Dales can provide views and walks that you’ll struggle to top.
Chester-Le-Street has big appeal with families who are looking for a quiet, desirable place to call home and with a good selection of schools in the area, this village really fits the bill. The properties in the area sold for an average of £187,797* with the majority being semi-detached homes.
West Rainton
West Rainton is a village that sits close to the city of Durham, giving all the benefits of the busy city life whilst still being a quiet village with all the perks of rural life. Getting to the centre of Durham is easy as can be, 10 minutes in the car and you’ll be right in the centre of the action. Likewise, West Raintons train station offers direct trains to London, Glasgow and Newcastle. If you fancy a trip to the beach then you are only a short hop to the highly rated Seaham Beach.
West Rainton is very attractive to young professionals looking for a quiet place to live with an easy commute and affordable housing. Adding to its appeal, properties in the area sell for an average of £152,308*.
Crossgate
Moving into the centre of Durham we have Crossgate. A popular area amongst students and young professionals, Crossgate is as central as you could ever need. You’re only a 5 minute walk from the city centre where you’ve got a wide selection of great amenities including bars, restaurants and shops. If you’re a commuter, then getting to work couldn’t be easier with most areas of Durham being walkable. If you are going further afoot to Newcastle, this can be achieved quickly also.
Allergate
Another popular area amongst young professionals is Allergate. Sitting in the centre of Durham, Allergate is perfectly located in the heart of some of the city's best nightlife. Great bars, restaurants and pubs are of no shortage here so you’ll never be short of weekend plans with friends. During the day, commutes into the city are easy when the city centre is right on your doorstep.
Darlington
Darlington is one of the bigger areas of County Durham and it is one with a welcoming community feel. The town has seen significant gentrification and advancement with a whole host of new amenities pop up across the town, including cinemas and big chain restaurants. Industrial expansion has seen the job market expand, giving the area lots of appeal to young professionals.
Housing is affordable as well with properties selling for an average of £174,640*, the majority of which are semi-detached homes.
