DH7 6JL is a safe, established residential area on Church Street, 0.4km from Charlaw in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Sacriston ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00104614 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, DH7 6JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, DH7 6JL.
276
46
£ 36,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH7 6JL is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 6JL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,500
4 sales · Mean £ 131,250
Terraced
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 6JL is moderate at 54 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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Sacriston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli0.4 km
- Bespoke0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Johnson's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- I-Fry0.4 km
- Santino's0.4 km
- Spicy Moments0.3 km
- The Mayflower0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier - Front Street Convenience Store0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Sacriston News & Booze0.4 km
- Village Store0.2 km
- Sacriston Stores0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club0.3 km
- Sacriston Workmens Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.0 km
- Durham5.6 km
- Dunston14.6 km
Bus Stops
- RC Church0.1 km
- RC Church0.1 km
- Greenwells Garage0.2 km
- Greenwells Garage0.3 km
- Lingey Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH76JL · Data under Open Government Licence