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Location guide / North East
Durham’s university and historic centre give it a recognisable city life within a much larger county. The wider employment map includes science and technology sites such as NETPark in Sedgefield. That distinction matters when reading rent figures, searching for work or deciding whether a home in the city makes sense.
By The UK Careers Fair Editorial Team
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Know the areaThis guide distinguishes Durham city from County Durham. The ONS rent figure covers the whole county authority and is not a Durham-city estimate.
Official area data
County Durham · September 2026
County Durham · August 2026
County Durham · 2025
Whole statistical area, not necessarily the town boundary.Employment rate, age 16–64: 72.2% · County Durham · Jul 2025-Jun 2026. Survey estimate; local results can be volatile.
Area averages are not current asking prices or individual property valuations. Local short-term changes are volatile; use a year or longer. UK HPI house-price observations are provisional and subject to revision.
Durham University is an important institution to research alongside city-centre service and visitor-facing work. Business Durham describes a wider county economy with science, technology, engineering and digital activity. Its NETPark site is in Sedgefield, not Durham city, and includes specialist laboratory, office and manufacturing facilities.
Durham University and CPI are among the organisations in that wider research economy. Ask exhibitors for the actual work base, any travel between sites, qualifications and training routes. A role labelled County Durham may require a very different daily journey from a job in the historic centre.
Compare a home in or near the city centre with places nearer the employer only after testing your daily journeys. The centre's university and visitor activity shapes its feel, while a location elsewhere in the county creates another routine. Inspect the exact street, services and transport options rather than relying on a broad area label.
The official rent figure shown alongside covers County Durham. It combines property types across a large authority and is not an estimate for a Durham-city rental. Use current like-for-like local listings, adding Council Tax, utilities, broadband, travel and moving costs.
Travel North East's regional service combines information for buses, Metro, local rail and the Shields Ferry across County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Use the planner for Durham's relevant bus and rail options; the regional branding does not mean every mode serves the city.
The historic centre has cobbled streets and changes in level, so include the final walk when assessing a route. Test the homeward trip and weekend times if your work involves shifts. For an out-of-city science or business site, check the full connection and ask the employer about staff transport or parking.
Durham's official visitor guide highlights the cathedral and castle World Heritage Site, riverside walks, galleries, museums and the Gala Theatre. The university's Oriental Museum adds another cultural option beyond the landmark centre.
Use a viewing visit to explore everyday life too: groceries, a library, exercise or a community activity. A place that is appealing for a day trip may feel different during term time or a busy event, so revisit shortlisted streets when possible. Check current programmes and opening times before planning an outing.
Durham County Council provides Council Tax, local housing advice, schools and waste services. Confirm arrangements for the property and any parking requirements, particularly if your search includes the city centre and surrounding towns.
Use NHS guidance for GP registration. For a family move, check childcare and school arrangements before committing, including the effect of the full work commute. Keep employment and tenancy documents accessible and leave a first-month contingency for setup and travel.
We use official local authorities, transport operators, public data and destination organisations. Data periods are shown alongside figures. Employer examples describe the local economy; they are not a promise of vacancies or attendance at the fair.
Next editorial review due 3 December 2026. Prices, services and availability can change before then.
For employers / Durham
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Official figures for County Durham. These describe the statistical area, which may differ from Durham and the fair’s catchment. They are not a forecast of attendance or candidates’ skills.
01 / The people behind the numbers
Shape the roles, training and working patterns you bring to your stand.
Residents aged 16–64
331,794County Durham · Mid-2025Includes people in work, studying and outside the labour force.Economically active, age 16–64
76.0%County Durham · Jul 2025-Jun 2026In work or unemployed under the survey definition. 95% margin: ±3.2 percentage points.Higher qualifications (RQF4+)
35.9%County Durham · Jan 2025-Dec 2025Residents aged 16–64 with level 4 or above. 95% margin: ±3.6 percentage points.County Durham · Jul 2025-Jun 2026. Shares of people already in work; survey estimates, not available applicants. Only published, reliable estimates are shown.
| Occupation group | Share | 95% margin |
|---|---|---|
| % all in employment who are - 1: managers, directors and senior officials (SOC2020) | 10.3% | ±2.5 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 2: professional occupations (SOC2020) | 23.4% | ±3.5 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 3: associate professional occupations (SOC2020) | 15.3% | ±3.0 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 4: administrative and secretarial occupations (SOC2020) | 8.0% | ±2.3 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 5: skilled trades occupations (SOC2020) | 10.2% | ±2.5 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 6: caring, leisure and other service occupations (SOC2020) | 9.3% | ±2.4 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 7: sales and customer service occupations (SOC2020) | 6.1% | ±2.0 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 8: process, plant and machine operatives (SOC2020) | 6.3% | ±2.0 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 9: elementary occupations (SOC2020) | 10.9% | ±2.6 pp |
Tell candidates what the work involves, what support you offer and which skills can be learned on the job. A conversation at your stand gives both sides room to ask questions.
02 / Put your offer in context
Use published benchmarks alongside the requirements of the role you are hiring for.
Employee jobs in the area
188,000County Durham · 2024Workplace-based, rounded estimates. Existing jobs, not vacancies.Median gross full-time pay / week
£686County Durham UA · April 2026 (provisional)Local workplaces; all occupations. CV 1.9%.Jobs per working-age resident
0.64County Durham · 2024Total jobs divided by residents aged 16–64. A ratio, not a percentage.County Durham · 2024
Largest published industry groups. These are existing employee jobs, not vacancies.
Make pay, hours, location and progression easy to understand. Your team can explain what makes the opportunity worthwhile and arrange the next step while the conversation is fresh.
Data is refreshed from official public feeds. Different releases cover different periods; the date beside each figure is the period it measures. Suppressed and unreliable estimates are omitted. Survey estimates are subject to uncertainty and revision. Missing data is never shown as zero.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
From the exhibition floor
2 published testimonials from Durham Careers Fair. Feedback relates to past events.
Durham Careers Fair
Great experience! We'll certainly be back for future recruitment needs.
Emmaus North EastPast exhibitorLogo: EmmausDurham Careers Fair
As always the staff were fabulous. Warm, welcoming and helpful.
Catch 22Past exhibitorCan’t make this date? The next Durham dates come first, then the closest towns.
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