Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SYLVIA TERRACE, DH9 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVIA TERRACE, DH9 0EG.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH9 0EG 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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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH9 0EG's 66% 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 up 51.7% year-on-year.

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

DH9 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sylvia Terrace, 0.5km from Kiphill in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £76k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00104844 (shared with 10 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 0EG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,100

14 sales · Mean £ 76,750

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

DH9 0EG has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.5 km
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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils0.9 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.4 km
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

Good144 pupils1.5 km
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South Stanley Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Fraser Meats1.0 km
  • Argos Clearance Bargains0.8 km
  • DH9 Cafe0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel1.0 km
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.7 km
  • Spa Hotel0.5 km
  • The Ball Alley0.4 km
  • The Hilltop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
  • Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
  • PACT House0.6 km
  • The Green Pelican Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.5 km
  • Classic Pizza0.5 km
  • Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Fish Inn0.5 km
  • Mr Grill0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
  • Dunston8.9 km
  • Metrocentre9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Board Inn0.1 km
  • Station Villas0.1 km
  • Board Inn0.1 km
  • Station Villas0.2 km
  • Newburn Road0.2 km