Durham · DH1

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Covering Durham, including Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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DH1 (Durham) in a nutshell

DH1 covers Durham, in County Durham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DH1

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County Durham council area

DH1 is in County Durham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DH1 stretches across Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Durham, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Durham: 23.3% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Durham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DH1

DH3 · Chester-le-StreetDH7 · BrandonDH2 · Chester-le-StreetDL17 · FerryhillDL16 · SpennymoorDH6 · Thornley

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DH1 cover?

DH1 (Durham) includes the wards of Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Deerness, Easington & Shotton, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Neville's Cross, Pittington & Sherburn, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DH1?

Neighbouring districts include DH3 (Chester-le-Street), DH7 (Brandon), DH2 (Chester-le-Street) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DH1?

About 18,109 households and 49,987 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,323 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DH1 in?

DH1 sits in County Durham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DH1 1
Areas covered
Durham 2
Active postcodes
1,323 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,109 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
49,987 2
Electoral wards
Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Deerness, Easington & Shotton, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Neville's Cross … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
City of Durham, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor 4
Local authority
County Durham 4
Households privately renting (Durham built-up area)
23.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.