DH7 9TZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.3km from Langley Park in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 9TZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9TZ are sourced from Output Area E00104825 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, DH7 9TZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, DH7 9TZ.
249
43
£ 38,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 9TZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 9TZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 9TZ. The average age is 43.0. 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
£ 65,000
5 sales · Mean £ 68,080
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 9TZ is moderate at 58 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 Park Primary School
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- K and V Reay Newsagents0.3 km
- KJT Stores0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Crafty Parties In A Box0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.5 km
- The Langley Park Hotel0.3 km
- The New Board Inn0.8 km
- The Rams Head0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Montalbano0.3 km
- Number 40.2 km
- Sweet Times0.2 km
- The Dig Inn0.3 km
- Amins Spice0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Golden Horse0.3 km
- Yummy Yummy0.1 km
- Langley Park Fish Shop0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.8 km
- Bishop Auckland15.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Rams Head0.0 km
- The Rams Head0.1 km
- Quebec Street End0.2 km
- Quebec Street End0.2 km
- Clifford Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH79TZ · Data under Open Government Licence