DH7 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South View, 0.4km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00104685 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH VIEW, DH7 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW, DH7 0AB.
404
42
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £80k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0AB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 58,750
6 sales · Mean £ 61,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burnhope Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Johnstons Newsagents0.3 km
- Helens Top Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street8.9 km
- Durham9.7 km
- Dunston14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.1 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.1 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
- Cartwheel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70AB · Data under Open Government Licence