ELDER CLOSE, DH7 7RS House Prices & Local Information

DH7 7RS is a safe, established residential area on Elder Close, 0.6km from Broom Farm in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH7 7RS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 7RS are sourced from Output Area E00105127 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.