DH9 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sylvia Terrace, 0.5km from Kiphill in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £76k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00104844 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYLVIA TERRACE, DH9 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVIA TERRACE, DH9 0EG.
316
40
£ 35,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0EG 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 0EG's 66% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 51.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0EG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,100
14 sales · Mean £ 76,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH9 0EG 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.
school Local Schools
Shield Row Primary School
North Durham Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
East Stanley School
Tanfield School
Stanley Burnside Primary School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
South Stanley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
- Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.1 km
- Fraser Meats1.0 km
- Argos Clearance Bargains0.8 km
- DH9 Cafe0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Imperial Hotel1.0 km
- Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.7 km
- Spa Hotel0.5 km
- The Ball Alley0.4 km
- The Hilltop0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
- PACT House0.6 km
- The Green Pelican Coffee House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bamboo House0.5 km
- Classic Pizza0.5 km
- Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Fish Inn0.5 km
- Mr Grill0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.7 km
- Dunston8.9 km
- Metrocentre9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Board Inn0.1 km
- Station Villas0.1 km
- Board Inn0.1 km
- Station Villas0.2 km
- Newburn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90EG · Data under Open Government Licence