Lumley New Road is in Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring and in County Durham district. DH4 6FE is located in the Lumley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lumley New Road, Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 6TP, DH4 6TX, DH4 6TY, DH4 6TU, DH4 6DS, DH4 6TL, DH4 6TR, DH4 6TS, DH4 6TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH4 6FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH4 6FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 30.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 58% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.6% | 60.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH4 6FE this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 18.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 19.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 42% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 76.7% | 20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumley New Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Lumley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lumley New Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Lumley and the 341st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendana House Lumley New Road, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2014-03-06 | £536,956 |
DH4 6FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School Fence Houses , DH4 6AR | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournmoor Primary School Lambourne Close , Bournmoor DH4 6HF | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dubmire Primary Britannia Terrace , Fence Houses DH4 6HL | 1out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School Great Lumley , DH3 4JL | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumley Junior School Cocken Lane , Great Lumley DH3 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Floaters Mill | 401 yd | ||
| The Dun Cow | Primrose Hill | 708 yd | |
| Burnside Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | 1 Burnside | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Y A Pizza | 18 Arlington Close | 762 yd | |
| Pizza Box | Fencehouses Service Station, Morton Crescent | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Burnside Working Mens Club Football Club BURNSIDE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.