DH7 9SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.2km from Langley Park in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.
Within the DH7 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9SD are sourced from Output Area E00104824 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT STREET, DH7 9SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DH7 9SD.
371
47
£ 38,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 9SD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH7 9SD — age 47, 48% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 9SD. The average age is 47.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 104,250
4 sales · Mean £ 100,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 9SD is moderate at 56 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- K and V Reay Newsagents0.1 km
- KJT Stores0.1 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- Crafty Parties In A Box0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.2 km
- The Langley Park Hotel0.1 km
- The New Board Inn0.7 km
- The Rams Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Montalbano0.1 km
- Number 40.2 km
- Sweet Times0.2 km
- The Dig Inn0.3 km
- Amins Spice0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Best Kebab0.1 km
- Golden Horse0.0 km
- Yummy Yummy0.2 km
- Langley Park Fish Shop0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.5 km
- Bishop Auckland15.9 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Quebec Street End0.1 km
- Quebec Street End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH79SD · Data under Open Government Licence