Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 9YY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 9YY 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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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

No single demographic signal dominates DH7 9YY — age 47, 48% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DH7 9YY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Langley Park in Langley Park. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the North West Durham constituency.

Day-to-day life in DH7 9YY has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 9YY 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 9YY. 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.

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

Crime around DH7 9YY is moderate at 61 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson26
Shoplifting17
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Langley Park Primary School

Requires Improvement0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Langley Park Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute0.2 km
  • The Langley Park Hotel0.0 km
  • The New Board Inn0.8 km
  • The Rams Head0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe Montalbano0.2 km
  • Number 40.2 km
  • Sweet Times0.2 km
  • The Dig Inn0.2 km
  • Amins Spice0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.1 km
  • Golden Horse0.1 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.2 km
  • Langley Park Fish Shop0.2 km
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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
  • Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Quebec Street End0.2 km