DH7 0JA is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Fenhall in Lanchester. Administratively it sits within Lanchester ward and the North West Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH7, DH7 0JA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 0JA are sourced from Output Area E00104858 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH7 0JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 0JA.
176
53
£ 42,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH7 0JA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 0JA. The average age is 52.8. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 0JA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
- Lanchester Social Club0.2 km
- Lanchester Cricket Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Serendipity Cafe0.5 km
- Ravello’s Ristorante0.4 km
- Yannis Souvlaki0.3 km
- The Gallery Coffee Shop0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Indian Chef0.4 km
- Lanchester Fish Bar0.2 km
- Lanchester Pizzeria0.4 km
- Golden Valley0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lanchester News & Post Office0.3 km
- Lanchester Pharmacy0.3 km
- Nisa Lanchester0.2 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Ray Emmerton0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Post Office0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street11.3 km
- Durham11.7 km
- Dunston15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Front St Infants School0.1 km
- Fenhall0.1 km
- Fenhall0.1 km
- Blue Bell Court0.2 km
- Kitswell Rd - Cemetery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH70JA · Data under Open Government Licence