DH7 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.1km from Burnhope in Burnhope. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 0BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00104687 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT STREET, DH7 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DH7 0BJ.
272
40
£ 42,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BJ 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 0BJ — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0BJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 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 Newsagents0.5 km
- Helens Top Shop0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Durham9.9 km
- Dunston14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.0 km
- Whitehouse Avenue - Shops0.1 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.2 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.2 km
- Outside 32 Whitehouse Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70BJ · Data under Open Government Licence