Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

STARGATE CLOSE, DH7 9FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STARGATE CLOSE, DH7 9FW.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 9FW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DH7 9FW is a safe, established residential area on Stargate Close, 0.8km from Blackburn in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH7 9FW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9FW are sourced from Output Area E00104819 (shared with 11 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 9FW. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

2 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Detached

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 213,800

Terraced

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

DH7 9FW has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Langley Park Primary School

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good92 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Good159 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Amins Spice0.9 km
  • Cafe Montalbano0.8 km
  • Number 40.8 km
  • Sweet Times0.8 km
  • The Dig Inn0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Yummy Yummy0.7 km
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Langley Park Fish Shop0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • K and V Reay Newsagents0.8 km
  • KJT Stores0.8 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Fresh and Fruity Grocers Langley Park0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • The Langley Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Rams Head0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.8 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
  • Bishop Auckland15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Finings Avenue0.1 km
  • Finings Avenue0.1 km
  • The Haven0.3 km
  • Clifford Street0.3 km
  • Stringer Terrace0.3 km