DH9 0EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shafto Terrace, 0.5km from Kiphill in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH9 0EP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £52k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00104846 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTO TERRACE, DH9 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTO TERRACE, DH9 0EP.
352
41
£ 35,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0EP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH9 0EP — age 41, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0EP. The average age is 40.8. 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 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
£ 49,250
10 sales · Mean £ 50,870
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH9 0EP has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Shield Row Primary School
North Durham Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
East Stanley School
Tanfield School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
South Stanley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Imperial Hotel1.0 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, Cafe
6 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
- PACT House0.7 km
- The Green Pelican Coffee House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bamboo House0.4 km
- Classic Pizza0.4 km
- Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Fish Inn0.4 km
- Mr Grill0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
- Dunston8.9 km
- Metrocentre9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newburn Road0.1 km
- Station Villas0.1 km
- Board Inn0.2 km
- Station Villas0.2 km
- Board Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90EP · Data under Open Government Licence