DH7 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Gables, 0.2km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 0BH 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00104687 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GABLES, DH7 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GABLES, DH7 0BH.
272
40
£ 42,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BH 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in DH7 0BH — 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 down 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0BH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 74,000
2 sales · Mean £ 74,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0BH has low crime rates — 33 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 Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Durham9.8 km
- Dunston14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.1 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.1 km
- Outside 32 Whitehouse Avenue0.2 km
- Whitehouse Avenue opp Playground0.2 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70BH · Data under Open Government Licence