Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NEWBURN ROAD, DH9 0HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURN ROAD, DH9 0HJ.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH9 0HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 38, DH9 0HJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £84k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH9 0HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newburn Road, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0HJ are sourced from Output Area E00104843 (shared with 8 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 0HJ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 78,500

7 sales · Mean £ 76,421

Semi-Detached

£ 77,000

4 sales · Mean £ 74,375

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

DH9 0HJ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences38
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.2 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.2 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.2 km
  • MPK Garages Ltd0.7 km
  • Kip Hill Service Station0.1 km
  • Masefield News1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.7 km
  • Classic Pizza0.7 km
  • The Fish Inn0.7 km
  • The Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Shield Row Chippy0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.6 km
  • Spa Hotel0.7 km
  • The Ball Alley0.1 km
  • The Hilltop0.7 km
  • East Stanley Workingmens Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.8 km
  • PACT House0.9 km
  • Roma Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
  • Dunston8.6 km
  • Metrocentre9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Newburn Road0.0 km
  • Shield Row School0.1 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Station Villas0.2 km
  • Shield Row School0.2 km