Living in County Durham
County Durham is a city in North East (England), United Kingdom, home to 523,662 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #5 of 368), students (top 3%, #8 of 354), low-income households (top 6%, #23 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about County Durham
- It is part of Greater Newcastle, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 13 min and sets around 15:41; in late June it sets around 21:48.
How County Durham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #266 of 378 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #23 of 387 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #138 of 378 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #192 of 378 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #326 of 378 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 35 | #324 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #333 of 387 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #92 of 368 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #85 of 367 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #155 of 362 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #107 of 387 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #168 of 368 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #76 of 361 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #8 of 354 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #49 of 378 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #75 of 388 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #78 of 363 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #219 of 387 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 15 | #325 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #165 of 388 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #109 of 388 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #69 of 388 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 22 | #360 of 388 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #75 of 388 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #188 of 388 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #159 of 209 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 30 | #359 of 388 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 75 | #5 of 368 | #1 of 12 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sunderland 18 km
- Gateshead 20 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne 25 km
- Hartlepool 25 km
- South Tyneside 25 km
- Darlington 26 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 28 km
- North Tyneside 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.