Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BADGERS WOOD, DH9 0HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS WOOD, DH9 0HR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, DH9 0HR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.

home £286,375 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH9 0HR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Badgers Wood, 0.3km from Kip Hill in Stanley (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH9 0HR represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 20.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH9 0HR are sourced from Output Area E00104841 (shared with 14 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 0HR. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 247,250

10 sales · Mean £ 258,309

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH9 0HR has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft17
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Shield Row Primary School

Good160 pupils0.3 km
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East Stanley School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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North Durham Academy

Good993 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Tanfield School

Inadequate683 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - Shield Row Food & Wine0.5 km
  • MPK Garages Ltd1.0 km
  • Kip Hill Service Station0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club0.8 km
  • The Ball Alley0.2 km
  • The Hilltop0.8 km
  • East Stanley Workingmens Club1.0 km
  • South Causey Inn0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shield Row Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.6 km
  • Dunston8.3 km
  • Metrocentre8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Hedley West Ho - Parks Fm0.1 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Hedley West Ho - Parks Fm0.3 km