The DH9 7HQ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH9 7HQ area, explore the DH9 7HQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH9 7HQ area, visit the DH9 7HQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH9 |
| Ward | Craghead and South Moor |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Stanley West & Annfield Plain |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Craghead and South Moor |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4254 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Quaking Houses Village Hall, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Quaking Houses Village Hall, Second Street, Quaking Houses, DH9 7HQ
The nearest places is Quaking Houses(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Third Street(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(5.30 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(12.73 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH9 7EZ (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South MoorPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | DH9 6PH (0.83 mi) | Details |
| South Stanley Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 7-11 | DH9 6PZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | DH9 6PZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH97HQ is 291 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1351), Between 55 to 64 (1107), and Between 45 to 54 (1064).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 289 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 1.
Regarding education, 73 adults have No qualifications, while 43 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (280), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (268).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (153), followed by Christian (119).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (55) followed by Semi-routine occupations (42), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (439), and 303 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1619) and European Union EU-14 (19).