Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 8EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 8EJ.

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

386

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DH7 8EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 8EJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Littleburn in Brandon (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8EJ are sourced from Output Area E00104963 (shared with 21 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 8EJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH7 8EJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

A

Langley Moor Nursery School

Outstanding49 pupils0.3 km
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Langley Moor Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor

Good0.3 km
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Browney Primary Academy

Good176 pupils1.2 km
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Brandon Primary Academy

Good326 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Salvation Army - LMABFC0.1 km
  • Meadowfield Sports Centre0.8 km
  • Dusk Til Dawn Entertainment Limited0.2 km
  • Bespoke Deli1.0 km
  • Durham Health Food Shop0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe 221.0 km
  • Durham Climbing Centre0.7 km
  • Durham County Council Staff Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Fun Zone0.5 km
  • Colourful Chameleons0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Treats Delivery0.2 km
  • Spring Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Chinachina0.2 km
  • Emmys0.8 km
  • Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chestnut Villa B & B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Station Hotel0.2 km
  • Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Brandon Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Lord Boyne Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham3.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street11.0 km
  • Bishop Auckland11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shops0.1 km
  • Mill Road0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km