Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WALTONS TERRACE, DH7 7ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTONS TERRACE, DH7 7ER.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH7 7ER 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DH7 7ER is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 7ER is a mixed residential area on Waltons Terrace, 0.4km from New Brancepeth in New Brancepeth. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00105112 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 7ER. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 70,000

19 sales · Mean £ 70,157

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH7 7ER is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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New Brancepeth Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.3 km
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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Good180 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

Good92 pupils1.0 km
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Durham Academy

Requires Improvement1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Chateau Winston Ginger Wine0.4 km
  • Premier - Dhillons Convenience Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Brancepeth Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Ushaw Moor Cricket Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chop Chop1.0 km
  • Ushaw Hut1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • La Fattoria Capriccio 46 Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.4 km
  • Chester-Le-Street10.6 km
  • Bishop Auckland12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Doric Road - Walton's Terrace0.1 km
  • Doric Road0.1 km
  • Braunespath Cottage0.1 km
  • Waltons Terrace0.2 km
  • Pringle Place0.3 km