DH7 0BF is a well-regarded residential area on Maiden View, 0.3km from Ornsby Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH7, DH7 0BF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 35.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00104849 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDEN VIEW, DH7 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDEN VIEW, DH7 0BF.
300
43
£ 42,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH7 0BF combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£354k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 35.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0BF. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 339,950
51 sales · Mean £ 366,102
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Lanchester0.7 km
- The Pip Stop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lanchester Cricket Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street10.9 km
- Durham11.9 km
- Dunston14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Care Homes0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70BF · Data under Open Government Licence