Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

USHAW VILLAS, DH7 7PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for USHAW VILLAS, DH7 7PU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

426

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 7PU 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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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH7 7PU's 66% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.

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

DH7 7PU is a mixed residential area on Ushaw Villas, 0.2km from Ushaw Moor in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7PU are sourced from Output Area E00105123 (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 7PU. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 104,000

11 sales · Mean £ 105,545

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

Crime around DH7 7PU is moderate at 65 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour43
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Good180 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

Good92 pupils0.3 km
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New Brancepeth Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Durham Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Bearpark Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ushaw Moor Catholic Club0.3 km
  • Ushaw Moor Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Flass Inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - R & B Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Go Local0.2 km
  • Ushaw Moor Post Office0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chop Chop0.1 km
  • Sopranos0.2 km
  • Ushaw Hut0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tick Tock Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.2 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.8 km
  • Bishop Auckland13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road Club0.0 km
  • Station Road Club0.1 km
  • Flass Inn0.1 km
  • Temperance Terrace0.1 km
  • Flass Inn0.2 km