DH7 9NB is a safe, established residential area on Holborn Close, 0.7km from Esh Winning in Esh Winning. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.
The people who live in DH7 9NB are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9NB are sourced from Output Area E00105062 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBORN CLOSE, DH7 9NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBORN CLOSE, DH7 9NB.
330
40
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 9NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH7 9NB's 54% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 9NB. The average age is 39.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 62,500
2 sales · Mean £ 62,500
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
2 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 9NB is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
Esh Winning Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Deerness Valley Meats0.1 km
- Dents Bakery0.1 km
- Todays Supermarket0.1 km
- W Smith (Durham) Ltd0.1 km
- Newhouse General Store0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Esh Winning Cricket Club0.3 km
- Newhouse Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
- The Stags Head Hotel0.2 km
- Esh Winning WMC0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cakes and Bakes Durham0.4 km
- Hamsteels Community Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Nicks Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Rising Lucky House0.1 km
- Pizza Home0.1 km
- Fields Fish Shop0.1 km
- Esh Winning Chop Suey0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham7.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street12.3 km
- Bishop Auckland12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Co-operative store0.1 km
- Ridding Road bottom0.1 km
- Co-operative store0.1 km
- Stags Head0.1 km
- Ridding Road bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH79NB · Data under Open Government Licence