Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HILLSIDE GARDENS, DH9 0HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GARDENS, DH9 0HB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0HB 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
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH9 0HB spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £83k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.

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

DH9 0HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside Gardens, 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0HB 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 0HB. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 79,000

5 sales · Mean £ 77,000

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

DH9 0HB has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft19
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.2 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.4 km
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Beamish Primary School

Good63 pupils1.4 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.5 km
  • MPK Garages Ltd0.5 km
  • Kip Hill Service Station0.4 km
  • Masefield News0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.3 km
  • Spa Hotel0.7 km
  • The Ball Alley0.4 km
  • The Hilltop0.4 km
  • East Stanley Workingmens Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.7 km
  • Classic Pizza0.7 km
  • The Fish Inn0.7 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Shield Row Chippy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.3 km
  • Dunston8.7 km
  • Metrocentre9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillside Gardens0.1 km
  • Hillside Gardens0.1 km
  • Shield Row School0.2 km
  • Shield Row School0.2 km
  • Newburn Road0.3 km