DH7 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fair View, 0.6km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 0AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00104688 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIR VIEW, DH7 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIR VIEW, DH7 0AW.
257
38
£ 42,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, DH7 0AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0AW. The average age is 38.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 84,500
4 sales · Mean £ 80,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0AW has low crime rates — 23 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- Helens Top Shop0.6 km
- Johnstons Newsagents1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Garage Bar and Grille0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
- Durham9.5 km
- Dunston15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Greenwood Avenue0.1 km
- Greenwood Avenue0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Fish Shop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70AW · Data under Open Government Licence