DH7 8LL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Langley Moor in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH7 8LL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8LL are sourced from Output Area E00104959 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH7 8LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 8LL.
443
39
£ 58,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 8LL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH7 8LL is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8LL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 8LL has low crime rates — 38 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
Langley Moor Nursery School
Langley Moor Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Browney Primary Academy
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Brandon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Salvation Army - LMABFC0.4 km
- Londis Stonebridge1.0 km
- Dusk Til Dawn Entertainment Limited0.1 km
- Durham Health Food Shop0.2 km
- L M & L Tyson Family Butcher0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Durham Climbing Centre1.0 km
- The Fun Zone0.8 km
- Colourful Chameleons0.9 km
- Joanies Kitchen0.2 km
- Littleburn Takeaway and Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Treats Delivery0.2 km
- Spring Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Chinachina0.1 km
- Pizza Slice0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chestnut Villa B & B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Station Hotel0.2 km
- Brandon Cricket Club0.9 km
- Lord Boyne Hotel0.1 km
- Stonebridge Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street10.8 km
- Bishop Auckland12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nursery School0.0 km
- Nursery School0.1 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Boyne Hotel - Front Street0.2 km
- Boyne Hotel - High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78LL · Data under Open Government Licence