Noise Levels in Durham
County Durham · North East · Illustrative model value: 57 dB
Illustrative values assigned from postcode lookup groups and preset ranges; not measured or validated predictions. How these values are produced.
How noisy is it in Durham?
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- Quiet
- 0
- OK
- 0
- Noisy
- 0
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All Postcode Districts in Durham
| Postcode | Noise Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DH7 | 61 dB | Noisy |
| DH1 | 60 dB | Noisy |
| DH4 | 60 dB | Noisy |
| DH9 | 60 dB | Noisy |
| DH6 | 57 dB | Moderate |
| DH3 | 56 dB | Moderate |
| DH8 | 56 dB | Moderate |
| DH5 | 53 dB | Moderate |
| DH2 | 52 dB | Moderate |
About Noise in Durham
In this site's illustrative model, Durham in County Durham has an average assigned value of 57 dB across 9 postcode districts. The assigned values range from 52 dB to 61 dB; they do not establish local environmental noise levels.
The model lists these source groups for Durham: road. See the table above for the assigned values by postcode district.
Do not use these illustrative postcode values to assess a property or make a decision about a specific home. See how the values are produced and where to find official noise maps.
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