Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LEES STREET, DH9 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEES STREET, DH9 0DA.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH9 0DA 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH9 0DA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DH9 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lees Street, 0.6km from Stanley, East in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the North Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH9 0DA is 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00104903 (shared with 13 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 DH9 0DA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 63,750

6 sales · Mean £ 59,916

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

Crime around DH9 0DA is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences109
Shoplifting86
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order16

school Local Schools

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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.9 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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South Stanley Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.0 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • The Original Factory Shop0.5 km
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Fraser Meats0.6 km
  • Argos Clearance Bargains0.4 km
  • DH9 Cafe0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.7 km
  • Spa Hotel0.1 km
  • The Ball Alley0.9 km
  • The Hilltop0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.4 km
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Shamrock Smoothies0.6 km
  • Coffee Station North East Ltd0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Pizza Corner0.6 km
  • Bamboo House0.1 km
  • Beamish Football Centre0.8 km
  • Classic Pizza0.1 km
  • Fast Fry1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
  • Dunston9.4 km
  • Metrocentre9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Burns Leisure Pool0.2 km
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km