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.
THE PASTURES, DH7 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PASTURES, DH7 0BT.
252
52
£ 42,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
- Black Bull Inn0.7 km
- Lanchester Social Club0.7 km
- Lanchester Cricket Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Serendipity Cafe0.5 km
- Ravello’s Ristorante0.5 km
- Yannis Souvlaki0.6 km
- The Gallery Coffee Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Indian Chef0.6 km
- Lanchester Fish Bar0.7 km
- Lanchester Pizzeria0.6 km
- Golden Valley0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lanchester News & Post Office0.6 km
- Lanchester Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Ray Emmerton0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DH70BT · Data under Open Government Licence