DH7 7QA is a mixed residential area located 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7QA are sourced from Output Area E00105123 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH7 7QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 7QA.
426
40
£ 34,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 7QA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH7 7QA'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 7QA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 7QA is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ushaw Moor Catholic Club0.5 km
- Ushaw Moor Cricket Club0.2 km
- Flass Inn0.5 km
- New Brancepeth Club Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier - Dhillons Convenience Store0.7 km
- Premier - R & B Convenience Store0.4 km
- Go Local0.4 km
- Ushaw Moor Post Office0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chop Chop0.4 km
- Sopranos0.4 km
- Ushaw Hut0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- La Fattoria Capriccio 46 Ltd0.9 km
- Tick Tock Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street10.0 km
- Bishop Auckland13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Hotel0.0 km
- Station Hotel0.1 km
- Station Road Club0.3 km
- Station Road Club0.3 km
- Temperance Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH77QA · Data under Open Government Licence