Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

COCKHOUSE LANE, DH7 7PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKHOUSE LANE, DH7 7PW.

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

378

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 7PW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 38, DH7 7PW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DH7 7PW is a safe, established residential area on Cockhouse Lane, 0.4km 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7PW are sourced from Output Area E00105121 (shared with 9 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 7PW. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

9 sales · Mean £ 180,500

Detached

£ 126,000

1 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

DH7 7PW has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Good180 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

Good92 pupils0.6 km
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New Brancepeth Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.0 km
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Durham Academy

Requires Improvement1.0 km
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Bearpark Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ushaw Moor Catholic Club0.6 km
  • Ushaw Moor Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Flass Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - R & B Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Go Local0.6 km
  • Ushaw Moor Post Office0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chop Chop0.5 km
  • Sopranos0.6 km
  • Ushaw Hut0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tick Tock Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.6 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.7 km
  • Bishop Auckland13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Lukes Church0.2 km
  • St Lukes Church0.2 km
  • White House Farm0.4 km
  • Pit Shaft0.4 km
  • Temperance Terrace0.4 km