Durham Road is in Lanchester, Durham and in Derwentside district. DH7 0LP is located in the Lanchester electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 0LW, DH7 0LX, DH7 0LS, DH7 0NN, DH7 0LN, DH7 0NS, DH7 0NB, DH7 0NA, DH7 0NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 0LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 55.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 28.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 14.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 37% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 13.5% | 8.7% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 21.4% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 17% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 100% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 68.9% | 46.2% | 22.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Lanchester average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Durham Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester and the 677th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Durham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,341 | 2021-10-21 | £336,560 |
| Dunelm Durham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-01-28 | £491,268 |
| Slaley House Durham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-12-20 | £319,526 |
| Vale View Durham Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-12-13 | £263,956 |
| Hinderwell Durham Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-06-30 | £598,431 |
DH7 0LP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH7 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Front Street , Lanchester DH7 0HU | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Kitswell Road , Lanchester DH7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnhope Primary School Langley Avenue , Burnhope DH7 0AG | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 4,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD | 4out of 4 | 1,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Cafe | 1 Percy Crescent | 355 yd | |
| Ravello’s Ristorante | 9 Church View | 367 yd | |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop | 22 Front Street | 446 yd | |
| Yannis Souvlaki | 21 Front Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Station Road | 355 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | 45 Front Street | 592 yd | |
| Lanchester Social Club | Newbiggin Lane | 705 yd | |
| Lanchester Cricket Club | Kitswell Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 12 Front Street | 446 yd | |
| Lanchester Pizzeria | 18 Front Street | 446 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 20 Front Street | 446 yd | |
| Lanchester Fish Bar | 31-33 Front Street | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School FRONT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School KITSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Kitswell Road Playing Field Kitswell Road | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.