Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 9QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 9QN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

354

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH7 9QN — age 45, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 9QN is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Esh Laude in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9QN are sourced from Output Area E00104818 (shared with 38 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 9QN. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DH7 9QN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good92 pupils0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Quebec Village Hall0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Quebec Tearooms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham8.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street11.1 km
  • Bishop Auckland14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels Church0.0 km
  • St Michaels Church0.0 km
  • Laude Bank0.2 km
  • Laude Bank0.2 km