DH7 6RL is a safe, established residential area on Fyndoune Way, 0.7km from Findon Hill in Witton Gilbert. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6RL are sourced from Output Area E00104942 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FYNDOUNE WAY, DH7 6RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FYNDOUNE WAY, DH7 6RL.
274
44
£ 37,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 6RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 44, DH7 6RL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 6RL. The average age is 44.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 6RL has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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
Witton Gilbert Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli0.9 km
- Bespoke0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Johnson's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Oriental Delight0.8 km
- Pizza Top0.9 km
- The Yellow Dragon0.3 km
- The Village Deli0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- May Lea Village Store0.2 km
- New Close Farm Products0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Sacriston Stores0.8 km
- BPH Fishing Tackle0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Glendenning Arms0.8 km
- The Travellers Rest0.9 km
- Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club0.9 km
- Sacriston Workmens Club0.9 km
- Witton Gilbert Working Mens Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.0 km
- Dunston15.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Lea Turning Circle0.2 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- White Tun PH0.4 km
- White Tun PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH76RL · Data under Open Government Licence