DH7 8HG is a safe, established residential area on Littleburn Industrial Estate, 0.2km from Littleburn in Brandon (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8HG are sourced from Output Area E00183281 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLEBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DH7 8HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DH7 8HG.
453
32
£ 58,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 8HG 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 8HG spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8HG. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 8HG has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Langley Moor Nursery School
Langley Moor Primary School
Browney Primary Academy
Brandon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Salvation Army - LMABFC0.4 km
- Meadowfield Sports Centre0.7 km
- Dusk Til Dawn Entertainment Limited0.5 km
- Premier - Meadowfield Convenience Store1.0 km
- Bespoke Deli0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe 220.8 km
- Durham Climbing Centre0.5 km
- Durham County Council Staff Restaurant0.6 km
- The Fun Zone0.2 km
- Cafe Interlude0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Treats Delivery0.5 km
- Spring Garden Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Chinachina0.5 km
- Emmys0.7 km
- Jays Indian0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Station Hotel0.5 km
- Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
- Brandon Cricket Club0.9 km
- Lord Boyne Hotel0.5 km
- Home Comforts Catering @ Durham City Golf Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham3.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street11.3 km
- Bishop Auckland11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Littleburn Road0.3 km
- Littleburn Road0.3 km
- Mill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78HG · Data under Open Government Licence