The DH7 0QS postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH7 0QS area, explore the DH7 0QS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH7 0QS area, visit the DH7 0QS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH7 |
| Ward | Lanchester |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Lanchester |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Lanchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North West Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 28226 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Prospering countryside life / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Pip Stop, Retailers - Other
Address: DH7 0QS
Willow Burn Hospice, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: DH7 0QS
The nearest places is Maiden Law(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cooks offices(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(6.30 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(13.59 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | DH7 0RD (0.95 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
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The population of DH70QS is 304 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1002), Between 65 to 74 (913), and Between 55 to 64 (897).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 287 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 110 adults have Level 4, while 29 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (432), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (251).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (191), followed by No religion (94).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (67) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (53), and Small employers and own account workers (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (480), and 406 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1544) and Middle East and Asia (16).