DH7 7AP is a well-regarded residential area on Durham Road, 0.2km from Auton Stile in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH7 7AP is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00104929 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM ROAD, DH7 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, DH7 7AP.
234
46
£ 37,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 7AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DH7 7AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 7AP. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 123,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 7AP is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bearpark Primary School
Durham Academy
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bearpark News and Booze0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Field & Fodder0.5 km
- Reanie's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Paradise Pizza0.5 km
- Rayhan Spice0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute0.5 km
- Dog and Gun0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Truly Scrumptious Tea Room0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham2.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.6 km
- Bishop Auckland14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Aldin Grange Terrace0.0 km
- Aldin Grange Terrace0.0 km
- Institute0.3 km
- Farm0.4 km
- Institute0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH77AP · Data under Open Government Licence