Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BLACKHOUSE, DH7 6EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHOUSE, DH7 6EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 6EL 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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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, DH7 6EL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH7 6EL is a safe, established residential area on Blackhouse, 0.6km from Blackhouse in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Chester-le-Street South ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6EL 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 6EL. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH7 6EL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street5.0 km
  • Durham8.8 km
  • Dunston11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Gardiner Terrace0.1 km
  • Charlaw Inn0.1 km
  • Charlaw Inn0.2 km
  • Claytonville0.4 km
  • Claytonville0.4 km