DH7 6HJ is a mixed residential area on Plawsworth Road, 0.1km from Sacriston in Sacriston. Administratively it sits within Sacriston ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6HJ are sourced from Output Area E00104621 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLAWSWORTH ROAD, DH7 6HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAWSWORTH ROAD, DH7 6HJ.
189
40
£ 36,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 6HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, DH7 6HJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 6HJ. The average age is 39.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 6HJ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacriston Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli0.1 km
- Bespoke0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Johnson's Fish And Chips0.1 km
- Oriental Delight0.1 km
- The Village Deli0.1 km
- Pizza Top0.1 km
- I-Fry0.1 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier - Front Street Convenience Store0.3 km
- New Close Farm Products0.7 km
- BPH Fishing Tackle0.1 km
- Sacriston Stores0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club0.2 km
- Sacriston Workmens Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.1 km
- Durham5.1 km
- Dunston15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Fynway Turning Circle0.1 km
- Crossroads - Durham Road0.1 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH76HJ · Data under Open Government Licence