Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BRAESIDE, DH7 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAESIDE, DH7 0AZ.

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

272

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 0AZ 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in DH7 0AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

DH7 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Braeside, 0.4km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 0AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00104687 (shared with 14 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 DH7 0AZ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 69,928

4 sales · Mean £ 69,964

Semi-Detached

£ 42,500

1 sales · Mean £ 42,500

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

DH7 0AZ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Criminal damage and arson18
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Burnhope Primary School

Good0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Johnstons Newsagents0.7 km
  • Helens Top Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Garage Bar and Grille0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
  • Durham9.7 km
  • Dunston14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Outside 32 Whitehouse Avenue0.1 km
  • Whitehouse Avenue opp Playground0.1 km
  • Whitehouse Avenue - Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Whitehouse Avenue - Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Beech Grove0.2 km