Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THE PASTURES, DH7 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PASTURES, DH7 0BT.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 0BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH7 0BT combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£205k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £205k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 45.6% year-on-year.

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

DH7 0BT is a sought-after residential area on The Pastures, 0.5km from Lanchester in Lanchester. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH7 0BT is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 45.6% 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00104854 (shared with 17 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 0BT. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,000

19 sales · Mean £ 321,894

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

DH7 0BT has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School

Good450 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester

Good0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Outstanding1433 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.7 km
  • Lanchester Social Club0.7 km
  • Lanchester Cricket Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Serendipity Cafe0.5 km
  • Ravello’s Ristorante0.5 km
  • Yannis Souvlaki0.6 km
  • The Gallery Coffee Shop0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Indian Chef0.6 km
  • Lanchester Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Lanchester Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Golden Valley0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lanchester News & Post Office0.6 km
  • Lanchester Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Ray Emmerton0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Post Office0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham11.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street11.6 km
  • Dunston16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ford Crescent0.1 km
  • Ford Crescent0.2 km
  • Cadger Bank0.3 km
  • Cadger Bank0.3 km
  • Greenwell Farm0.5 km