Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DURHAM ROAD, DH7 7AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, DH7 7AP.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 7AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DH7 7AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DH7 7AP is a well-regarded residential area on Durham Road, 0.2km from Auton Stile in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH7 7AP is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00104929 (shared with 15 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 7AP. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,983

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

Crime around DH7 7AP is moderate at 87 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Bearpark Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils0.7 km
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Durham Academy

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Good180 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

Good92 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bearpark News and Booze0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Field & Fodder0.5 km
  • Reanie's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Paradise Pizza0.5 km
  • Rayhan Spice0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute0.5 km
  • Dog and Gun0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Truly Scrumptious Tea Room0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham2.7 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.6 km
  • Bishop Auckland14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldin Grange Terrace0.0 km
  • Aldin Grange Terrace0.0 km
  • Institute0.3 km
  • Farm0.4 km
  • Institute0.4 km