DH7 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pleasant View, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00104686 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLEASANT VIEW, DH7 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT VIEW, DH7 0BA.
532
44
£ 42,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH7 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0BA. The average age is 43.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 77,000
2 sales · Mean £ 77,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0BA 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.
school Local Schools
Burnhope Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Johnstons Newsagents0.6 km
- Helens Top Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Durham9.7 km
- Dunston14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Outside 32 Whitehouse Avenue0.1 km
- Whitehouse Avenue opp Playground0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Fish Shop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70BA · Data under Open Government Licence