DH9 0EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pelaw Avenue, 0.3km from Stanley, East 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 100.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EZ are sourced from Output Area E00104844 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PELAW AVENUE, DH9 0EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PELAW AVENUE, DH9 0EZ.
316
40
£ 35,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0EZ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH9 0EZ'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 100.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0EZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 139,950
6 sales · Mean £ 134,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH9 0EZ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shield Row Primary School
East Stanley School
North Durham Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Tanfield School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Beamish Primary School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.3 km
- Argos Clearance Bargains1.0 km
- MPK Garages Ltd0.5 km
- Kip Hill Service Station0.4 km
- Masefield News0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.8 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop1.0 km
- PACT House0.9 km
- Roma Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.4 km
- Spa Hotel0.6 km
- The Ball Alley0.4 km
- The Hilltop0.5 km
- East Stanley Workingmens Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bamboo House0.6 km
- Classic Pizza0.6 km
- The Fish Inn0.6 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Shield Row Chippy0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.4 km
- Dunston8.8 km
- Metrocentre9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shield Row School0.1 km
- Hillside Gardens0.1 km
- Shield Row School0.1 km
- Hillside Gardens0.1 km
- Newburn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90EZ · Data under Open Government Licence