DH9 0DU is an active urban area on Church Bank, 0.5km from Stanley in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £183k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00104833 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH BANK, DH9 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH BANK, DH9 0DU.
325
45
£ 35,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH9 0DU's 54% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0DU. The average age is 44.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH9 0DU is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
North Durham Academy
Tanfield School
East Stanley School
Shield Row Primary School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
South Stanley Junior School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- The Original Factory Shop0.4 km
- Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.5 km
- Fraser Meats0.5 km
- Argos Clearance Bargains0.4 km
- DH9 Cafe0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
- Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.9 km
- Spa Hotel0.3 km
- The Ball Alley0.8 km
- Stanley Masonic Association0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.0 km
- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Shamrock Smoothies0.6 km
- Coffee Station North East Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pizza Corner0.6 km
- Bamboo House0.3 km
- Beamish Football Centre0.9 km
- Classic Pizza0.3 km
- Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.9 km
- Dunston9.3 km
- Metrocentre9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Hill - Top0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90DU · Data under Open Government Licence