Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 7BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7BW 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

No single demographic signal dominates DH7 7BW — age 46, 81% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

DH7 7BW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Bearpark Colliery in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH7 7BW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7BW 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 7BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

school Local Schools

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Bearpark Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.1 km
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Outstanding1691 pupils1.3 km
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Durham Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bearpark News and Booze1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Field & Fodder0.0 km
  • Reanie's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Paradise Pizza0.9 km
  • Rayhan Spice1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute0.9 km
  • Dog and Gun1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Truly Scrumptious Tea Room0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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