DH9 0EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wylam Road, 0.5km from Stanley, East in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH9 0EJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00104845 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYLAM ROAD, DH9 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLAM ROAD, DH9 0EJ.
323
43
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH9 0EJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates DH9 0EJ — age 43, 75% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH9 0EJ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,790
3 sales · Mean £ 96,596
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH9 0EJ has low crime rates — 42 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 & Wine0.2 km
- Fraser Meats0.9 km
- Argos Clearance Bargains0.8 km
- DH9 Cafe0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Imperial Hotel0.9 km
- Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.6 km
- Spa Hotel0.4 km
- The Ball Alley0.4 km
- The Hilltop0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
- Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Shamrock Smoothies1.0 km
- Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
- PACT House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Pizza Corner1.0 km
- Bamboo House0.4 km
- Classic Pizza0.4 km
- Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Pasha Pizza1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
- Dunston8.9 km
- Metrocentre9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newburn Road0.1 km
- Board Inn0.2 km
- Board Inn0.2 km
- Station Villas0.2 km
- Station Villas0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH90EJ · Data under Open Government Licence