DH7 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greys Buildings, 0.6km 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00104685 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREYS BUILDINGS, DH7 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYS BUILDINGS, DH7 0BP.
404
42
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 0BP 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
DH7 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £105k 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 0BP. 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
£ 105,000
2 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH7 0BP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. 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 Newsagents0.0 km
- Helens Top Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Burnhope Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Garage Bar and Grille0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street8.7 km
- Durham9.8 km
- Dunston14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cartwheel0.0 km
- Cartwheel0.0 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Post Office - Ivy Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70BP · Data under Open Government Licence