Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BRIDGE STREET, DH7 9SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, DH7 9SQ.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 9SQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DH7 9SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.

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

DH7 9SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Langley Park in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.

DH7 9SQ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9SQ are sourced from Output Area E00104824 (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 9SQ. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 82,250

4 sales · Mean £ 80,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH7 9SQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting17
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Langley Park Primary School

Requires Improvement0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • K and V Reay Newsagents0.2 km
  • KJT Stores0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Crafty Parties In A Box0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.1 km
  • The Langley Park Hotel0.2 km
  • The New Board Inn0.8 km
  • The Rams Head0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe Montalbano0.3 km
  • Number 40.3 km
  • Sweet Times0.3 km
  • The Dig Inn0.4 km
  • Amins Spice0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Horse0.2 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.3 km
  • Langley Park Fish Shop0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.4 km
  • Bishop Auckland15.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Youth Centre0.0 km
  • Youth Centre0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.3 km