DH9 0BJ is an active urban area on Thorneyholme Terrace, 0.3km from Stanley in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00104839 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNEYHOLME TERRACE, DH9 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNEYHOLME TERRACE, DH9 0BJ.
311
54
£ 35,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH9 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £195k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0BJ. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Terraced
£ 113,000
2 sales · Mean £ 113,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DH9 0BJ are high at 158 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
North Durham Academy
South Stanley Junior School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
East Stanley School
Tanfield School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Shield Row Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- The Original Factory Shop0.1 km
- Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.8 km
- Fraser Meats0.3 km
- Argos Clearance Bargains0.1 km
- DH9 Cafe0.1 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Imperial Hotel0.3 km
- Masons Arms1.0 km
- Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Stanley Masonic Association0.3 km
- The Top House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.2 km
- Asda Cafe0.4 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Shamrock Smoothies0.3 km
- Coffee Station North East Ltd0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Corner0.3 km
- Bamboo House0.4 km
- Beamish Football Centre0.6 km
- Classic Pizza0.4 km
- Fast Fry1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.8 km
- Dunston9.6 km
- Metrocentre10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Stanley Bus Station Stand K0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90BJ · Data under Open Government Licence