DH7 9PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on South Terrace, 1.2km from Esh Winning in Esh Winning. Administratively it sits within Deerness ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH7 9PS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9PS are sourced from Output Area E00105068 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH TERRACE, DH7 9PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH TERRACE, DH7 9PS.
180
49
£ 34,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 9PS 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
No single demographic signal dominates DH7 9PS — age 49, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9PS. The average age is 49.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 83,500
8 sales · Mean £ 105,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 9PS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
Esh Winning Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Home0.7 km
- Fields Fish Shop0.6 km
- Esh Winning Chop Suey0.8 km
- Market Plaice Traditional Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Rising Lucky House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Newhouse General Store0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Deerness Valley Meats0.7 km
- Dents Bakery0.7 km
- Todays Supermarket0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Esh Winning WMC0.3 km
- Esh Winning Cricket Club0.3 km
- Newhouse Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- The Stags Head Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cakes and Bakes Durham0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham7.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street11.8 km
- Bishop Auckland13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Morleys South Terrace0.1 km
- Morleys South Terrace0.1 km
- Morleys Opening0.3 km
- RCSchool0.3 km
- RCSchool0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH79PS · Data under Open Government Licence