Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HILLCREST, DH7 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST, DH7 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

257

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH7 0BQ 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.

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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in DH7 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillcrest, 0.2km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 0BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00104688 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0BQ. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Semi-Detached

£ 99,950

5 sales · Mean £ 104,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH7 0BQ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Criminal damage and arson18
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Burnhope Primary School

Good0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Johnstons Newsagents0.7 km
  • Helens Top Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Garage Bar and Grille0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
  • Durham9.9 km
  • Dunston14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
  • Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
  • Holmside Lane End0.2 km
  • Holmside Lane End0.2 km
  • Outside 32 Whitehouse Avenue0.2 km