Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ERNEST TERRACE, DH9 0EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERNEST TERRACE, DH9 0EQ.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH9 0EQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DH9 0EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.

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

DH9 0EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ernest Terrace, 0.5km from Kiphill in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Tanfield ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH9 0EQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00104846 (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 DH9 0EQ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 58,500

8 sales · Mean £ 55,375

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

DH9 0EQ has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.4 km
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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.0 km
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Stanley Burnside Primary School

Good196 pupils1.4 km
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

Good144 pupils1.5 km
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South Stanley Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel1.0 km
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.7 km
  • Spa Hotel0.4 km
  • The Ball Alley0.4 km
  • The Hilltop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The White Room Gallery Stanley0.5 km
  • Huggamugs Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Coffee Station North East Ltd0.9 km
  • PACT House0.7 km
  • The Green Pelican Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.4 km
  • Classic Pizza0.4 km
  • Manfredi's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Fish Inn0.4 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
  • Newburn Road0.2 km
  • Station Villas0.2 km