DH7 7LH is a mixed residential area on Broom Lane, 0.5km from Ushaw Moor in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.
The people who live in DH7 7LH are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7LH are sourced from Output Area E00105119 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOM LANE, DH7 7LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOM LANE, DH7 7LH.
294
41
£ 34,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 7LH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 7LH spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 7LH. The average age is 41.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 39,999
1 sales · Mean £ 39,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 7LH is moderate at 63 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
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Academy
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Bearpark Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ushaw Moor Post Office0.5 km
- Go Local0.1 km
- Reanie's1.0 km
- Bearpark News and Booze1.0 km
- Premier - R & B Convenience Store0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tick Tock Cafe0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Dog and Gun1.0 km
- Flass Inn0.1 km
- Ushaw Moor Catholic Club0.1 km
- Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute0.9 km
- Ushaw Moor Cricket Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rayhan Spice1.0 km
- Chop Chop0.2 km
- Sopranos0.1 km
- Ushaw Hut0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.0 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.6 km
- Bishop Auckland13.5 km
Bus Stops
- RC School0.0 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Flass Inn0.2 km
- Chestnut Grove0.2 km
- Flass Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH77LH · Data under Open Government Licence