Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GREYS BUILDINGS, DH7 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYS BUILDINGS, DH7 0BP.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Burnhope Primary School

Good0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Johnstons Newsagents0.0 km
  • Helens Top Shop0.5 km
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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