Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 6DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 6DZ.

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

292

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 6DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

DH7 6DZ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DH7 6DZ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Blackhouse in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street South ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH7 6DZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6DZ are sourced from Output Area E00104526 (shared with 30 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 6DZ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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Edmondsley Primary School

Good175 pupils1.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Woodlands Bistro & Venue0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.4 km
  • Durham8.3 km
  • Dunston11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechville Club0.2 km
  • Beechville Club0.2 km
  • Claytonville0.4 km
  • Claytonville0.4 km
  • Grange Villa Road End0.5 km