Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WYLAM ROAD, DH9 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLAM ROAD, DH9 0EJ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH9 0EJ 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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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH9 0EJ — age 43, 75% ownership, 9% 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 down 26.0% year-on-year.

home £104,395 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH9 0EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wylam Road, 0.5km from Stanley, East in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH9 0EJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00104845 (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 0EJ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,790

3 sales · Mean £ 96,596

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

DH9 0EJ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson14
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 pupils0.6 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.0 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

Good144 pupils1.4 km
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South Stanley Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Fraser Meats0.9 km
  • Argos Clearance Bargains0.8 km
  • DH9 Cafe0.8 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel0.9 km
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.6 km
  • Spa Hotel0.4 km
  • The Ball Alley0.4 km
  • The Hilltop0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
  • Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Shamrock Smoothies1.0 km
  • Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
  • PACT House0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pizza Corner1.0 km
  • Bamboo House0.4 km
  • Classic Pizza0.4 km
  • Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Pasha Pizza1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
  • Dunston8.9 km
  • Metrocentre9.4 km

Bus Stops

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