DH7 6SS is a sought-after residential area on Dene Terrace, 0.3km from Witton Gilbert in Witton Gilbert. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH7 6SS is 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 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6SS are sourced from Output Area E00104944 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENE TERRACE, DH7 6SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENE TERRACE, DH7 6SS.
310
45
£ 37,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH7 6SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 6SS. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 6SS 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
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Sacriston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Glendenning Arms0.3 km
- The Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Witton Gilbert Working Mens Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- May Lea Village Store0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- New Close Farm Products0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Yellow Dragon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.5 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.6 km
- Dunston16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glendenning Arms0.1 km
- Glendenning Arms0.2 km
- School0.2 km
- School0.2 km
- White Tun PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH76SS · Data under Open Government Licence