Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HALL ROAD, DH7 9QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL ROAD, DH7 9QZ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH7 9QZ — age 45, 78% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 9QZ is a safe, established residential area on Hall Road, 0.2km from Esh in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH7 9QZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9QZ are sourced from Output Area E00104822 (shared with 9 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 9QZ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 234,300

Terraced

£ 111,500

4 sales · Mean £ 109,125

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH7 9QZ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Good159 pupils0.1 km
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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good92 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham7.4 km
  • Chester-Le-Street10.4 km
  • Bishop Auckland14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillcrest0.1 km
  • Hillcrest0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Glebe House0.3 km