DH7 9FW is a safe, established residential area on Stargate Close, 0.8km from Blackburn in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH7 9FW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9FW are sourced from Output Area E00104819 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STARGATE CLOSE, DH7 9FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STARGATE CLOSE, DH7 9FW.
237
46
£ 38,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH7 9FW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 9FW. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Detached
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 213,800
Terraced
£ 230,000
2 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 9FW has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Langley Park Primary School
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Amins Spice0.9 km
- Cafe Montalbano0.8 km
- Number 40.8 km
- Sweet Times0.8 km
- The Dig Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Yummy Yummy0.7 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Langley Park Fish Shop0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- K and V Reay Newsagents0.8 km
- KJT Stores0.8 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Fresh and Fruity Grocers Langley Park0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- The Langley Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Rams Head0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
- Bishop Auckland15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Finings Avenue0.1 km
- Finings Avenue0.1 km
- The Haven0.3 km
- Clifford Street0.3 km
- Stringer Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH79FW · Data under Open Government Licence