DH9 0HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00104843 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH9 0HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH9 0HQ.
322
38
£ 35,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 38, DH9 0HQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0HQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH9 0HQ has low crime rates — 37 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
Beamish Primary School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.4 km
- MPK Garages Ltd0.7 km
- Kip Hill Service Station0.2 km
- Masefield News0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bamboo House0.8 km
- Classic Pizza0.8 km
- The Fish Inn0.8 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Shield Row Chippy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.5 km
- Spa Hotel0.8 km
- The Ball Alley0.2 km
- The Hilltop0.6 km
- East Stanley Workingmens Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.4 km
- Dunston8.6 km
- Metrocentre9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shield Row School0.1 km
- Shield Row School0.1 km
- Newburn Road0.2 km
- Garage0.2 km
- Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90HQ · Data under Open Government Licence