Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BRIDGEWAY, DH7 9TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWAY, DH7 9TQ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH7 9TQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, DH7 9TQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £81k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 9TQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9TQ are sourced from Output Area E00104830 (shared with 7 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 9TQ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 88,750

4 sales · Mean £ 89,625

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

DH7 9TQ has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order7
Other theft5

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 Newsagents0.3 km
  • KJT Stores0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Crafty Parties In A Box0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.1 km
  • The Langley Park Hotel0.4 km
  • The New Board Inn0.7 km
  • The Rams Head0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe Montalbano0.3 km
  • Number 40.4 km
  • Sweet Times0.4 km
  • The Dig Inn0.5 km
  • Amins Spice0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.8 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.4 km
  • Bishop Auckland15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.2 km
  • Hilltop View0.3 km
  • 4 Langdale Way0.3 km