Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

EASTERN AVENUE, DH7 9XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, DH7 9XS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 9XS 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
workEmployment
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

DH7 9XS is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.

home £99,950 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 9XS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eastern Avenue, 0.4km from Hill Top 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 9XS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9XS 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 9XS. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 97,500

7 sales · Mean £ 101,457

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

Crime around DH7 9XS is moderate at 58 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order8
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Langley Park Primary School

Requires Improvement0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • K and V Reay Newsagents0.3 km
  • KJT Stores0.3 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Crafty Parties In A Box0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.3 km
  • The Langley Park Hotel0.4 km
  • The New Board Inn0.4 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 Inn0.6 km
  • Amins Spice0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.8 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.6 km
  • Bishop Auckland15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastern Avenue0.1 km
  • Hilltop View0.1 km
  • Kingsway0.1 km
  • 4 Langdale Way0.1 km
  • Springwell Avenue0.2 km