DH7 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitehouse Terrace, 0.4km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH7 0AA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00104685 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEHOUSE TERRACE, DH7 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHOUSE TERRACE, DH7 0AA.
404
42
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DH7 0AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0AA. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
5 sales · Mean £ 93,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0AA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burnhope Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Johnstons Newsagents0.2 km
- Helens Top Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street8.8 km
- Durham9.8 km
- Dunston14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.1 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.1 km
- Cartwheel0.2 km
- Cartwheel0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70AA · Data under Open Government Licence